Three men have been confirmed dead following a mudslide near Lillooet, British Columbia, with one individual still missing, according to the RCMP. The body of the first victim was recovered on Wednesday, and two additional bodies were located on Thursday. Despite ongoing search efforts on Friday, the fourth missing man has not yet been found. B.C. Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe confirmed the recoveries in a statement released Saturday, emphasizing the continued risks and challenges faced by search teams in the affected area.
Earlier in the week, on Monday, the body of a woman was found at the same site, marking the first confirmed fatality from the devastating landslides and flooding that have struck southern British Columbia. These disasters have been attributed to the extreme rainfall that battered the region last weekend, leading to severe damage, blocked roads, and multiple rescue operations. Authorities and emergency crews continue to monitor the situation closely as the province deals with the aftermath of the deadly weather event.
