Four Missing After Devastating Mudslide Near Lillooet, B.C. — Three Bodies Recovered, Search Continues
Authorities have recovered the bodies of three men following a mudslide near Lillooet, British Columbia, with one person still missing, the RCMP confirmed.
On Wednesday, search teams found one deceased individual, followed by the discovery of two more bodies on Thursday, according to B.C. Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe’s statement released Saturday.
Efforts to locate a fourth missing man continued on Friday but were unsuccessful, highlighting ongoing concerns for the missing person’s whereabouts.
In a related development, the body of a woman was recovered on Monday from the mudslide area. This marks the first confirmed fatality linked to the recent severe flooding and landslides affecting southern B.C., which were triggered by intense rainfall over the past weekend.
Officials continue to monitor the situation as rescue and recovery operations proceed amid the challenging conditions.
