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Cabins underwater after major flooding near Bonne Bay

A draining problem in the community of Goose Arm, north of Deer Lake on the way to the northern peninsula, has led to major flooding and put some cabins partially underwater.

Police are advising people to stay away from area

Deer Lake RCMP are asking the general public to stay away from the Goose Arm area until further notice. (Submitted by Deer Lake RCMP)

Multiple homes in a popular cabin area north of Deer Lake are partially underwater following a draining problem in a nearby pond. 

Deer Lake RCMP said Friday that water levels at Bottomless Pond in Goose Arm are currently at 12 feet above normal, triggering severe flooding in the area.

Five cabins and several recreational camping vehicles have flooded so far, said RCMP Cpl. Dave Cooper.

He said there is still a lot of snow in the woods and there are drainage problems with the pond.

"Right now we are asking the public to stay away from the area. It is a public safety concern," said Cooper.

"Should the pond drain in a quick manner, that could cause some concern if there is anyone out on the water"

Police say the flooding has been happening due to a draining problem at Bottomless Pond. (Submitted by Deer Lake RCMP)

Goose Arm is 12 kilometres away from the popular Bonne Bay cabin area near Gros Morne National Park.

The RCMP are asking boaters to stay off the water in the area in the event of sudden draining. 

Cabin owners in the region checked on their homes this week and discovered the flooding.

The RCMP said it's been going on for several days, but it only became a safety concern on Friday. 

Another cabin is seen underwater off Bottomless Pond. (Submitted by Deer Lake RCMP)

Staff with the province's water resource management division are investigating the cause of the flooding.

With files from Colleen Connors