Rescue teams in British Columbia recovered four bodies from a mudslide near Lillooet this week, with one person still unaccounted for following the severe weather event.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed the retrieval of three men’s bodies from the debris field on Wednesday. A woman’s body was also recovered from the site on Monday, marking the first confirmed death linked to the flooding and landslides that struck southern British Columbia.
The disaster was triggered by intense rainfall that swept through the region over the weekend, destabilizing hillsides and creating hazardous conditions across multiple communities.
Search Operations Concluding
Rescue officials stated that all search avenues have been exhausted at the primary mudslide location. The decision to suspend active search operations came after teams conducted extensive sweeps of the affected area.
Authorities are currently working to identify the three men recovered from the site and to notify their families of their deaths. Officials continue discussions about next steps regarding the one missing person.
Broader Impact
The mudslides represent part of a larger pattern of destruction across southern British Columbia following the weekend’s extreme weather. Multiple communities reported flooding, road closures, and structural damage in the aftermath.
Provincial officials have activated additional resources to assess damage and support affected residents in the region.
This story has been updated. CNN’s staff contributed to this report.
