One of the most iconic landmarks in Nova Scotia permanently disappeared off the face of the Earth on Monday night, as Mother Nature collapsed the famous sea arch on Long Island in the Minas Basin, according to Cottage Life News.
Known as "The Eye," the landmark was a popular draw for tourists and locals alike. Kayakers have been known to paddle through it during high tide, and tourists would pose inside the arch when the tide was low.
Harold Nesbitt, a resident of the area since July, said that the arch was one of the most prominent parts of the area's beautiful landscape, reports CBC.
"We see people lined up all the time with their iPads, iPhones and their cameras shooting the islands, but mostly they're shooting the hole in the island," he said.
Nesbitt said that he believes that the combination of tides in the area, which were the highest to be recorded in 18 years, together with strong winds and erosion, could have caused the collapse. Despite being upset about the incident however, Nesbitt states that there really is nothing that anyone can do.
"I really am upset about it. I know it's nature and there's nothing you can do about it, but I know that was something unique, something outstanding. I can't change anything, but I simply honestly cannot believe it happened," he said.
Thankfully, the collapse of the iconic arch happened overnight, with no tourists in the area. No injuries were reported in relation to the arch's collapse.
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