Image Credit: Contributed / Kathleen Bennett Natural Phenomenon VIDEO: A huge ice disc has formed on the South Thompson River in Kamloops Jan 20, 2020 2:09 PM

KAMLOOPS — For a short time, until the mild weather causes it to melt, Kamloops will be home to an extremely rare natural phenomenon.

Local resident Kathleen Bennett noticed it floating in the South Thompson River near her home Sunday afternoon (Jan. 19) — an ice disc that she estimates is 40 metres across, slowly rotating in the water. The disc can be found adjacent to the Jack Gregson Trail, across from the Tk’emlups Powwow Grounds.

WATCH: An ice disc slowly spins in the South Thompson. (Video Credit: Contributed / Kathleen Bennett)