Authorities in British Columbia have confirmed the recovery of three men’s bodies following a devastating mudslide near Lillooet, while one person remains missing. The British Columbia RCMP reported that search operations earlier this week led to the recovery of one body on Wednesday and two more on Thursday.
B.C. Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe confirmed the recoveries in a statement on Saturday and noted that search efforts for the fourth missing person on Friday were unsuccessful.
Earlier in the week, the body of a woman was recovered from the same mudslide site, marking the first confirmed fatality linked to the severe flooding and landslides caused by extreme rainfall over the past weekend.
Chief Coroner Lapointe expressed condolences to the families affected, saying, “This has been an extremely challenging year for all of us in B.C., and my heart goes out to the numerous families and communities impacted by these tragic events.”
The search and rescue teams have now concluded active operations for the missing individuals, although authorities continue to discuss next steps and ways to prevent future tragedies. The identities of the three men have not yet been released, and families are being notified.
Four individuals remain unaccounted for following the November 15 mudslide along Highway 99 (Duffey Lake Road). The area remains closed due to hazardous conditions, and no reopening date has been announced.
Authorities continue to urge caution in affected areas and emphasize the importance of following official safety guidance during extreme weather events.