The bodies of three men have been recovered after a devastating mudslide near Lillooet, B.C., while search efforts continue for a fourth man still missing, according to RCMP. The slide followed days of relentless rainfall that triggered multiple landslides across southern British Columbia.
One victim was found Wednesday and two more on Thursday, said Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe. Crews face dangerous, unstable terrain of thick mud and debris. Earlier in the week, a woman’s body was recovered, bringing the confirmed death toll to four. Authorities say extreme rainfall caused widespread flooding, road closures, and power outages. Residents are urged to avoid affected areas as emergency crews work around the clock amid treacherous conditions and ongoing recovery efforts.
