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The bodies of three men have been recovered from the site of a devastating mudslide south of Lillooet, British Columbia, while search efforts for a fourth missing individual have been called off after exhaustive operations, according to the B.C. Coroners Service.
Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe issued a statement on Saturday confirming the recoveries. Search
teams had been working through difficult terrain and debris on Highway 99, also known as Duffey Lake Road, following the slide that occurred on November 15 amid extreme rainfall and severe flooding across southern B.C.
On Monday, the body of a woman was recovered from the site, marking the first confirmed fatality linked to the widespread weather-related
disasters that struck the province last weekend. The four individuals were reported missing after the mudslide swept across a section of the highway.
Search Efforts Called Off
Despite continued efforts on Friday, crews were unable to locate the fourth man. Lapointe noted that all viable search avenues have now been exhausted, though authorities are continuing
discussions on next steps. Identification of the three recovered men is underway, with next of kin being notified.
“I also extend my heartfelt condolences to the families who are now grieving the sudden and unexpected death of their loved one, and to the family of the missing person we have so far been unable to locate,” Lapointe said. “This has been
an incredibly challenging year for all of us in B.C., and my heart goes out to the numerous families and communities that have endured tragic losses.”