Breaking news confirms a tragic incident
Deadly Mudslide Near Lillooet
A deadly mudslide near Lillooet followed days of intense rainfall, turning steep terrain into a shifting danger zone.
What began with hope has become tragedy as authorities confirmed multiple fatalities from the storm-driven slide.
Victims and Recoveries
The RCMP confirmed “the bodies of three men have been recovered,” while a fourth remains missing.
Search crews found one body Wednesday and two more Thursday, working amid unstable ground filled with mud, rock, and debris.
Dangerous Conditions Halt Search
Officials said responders were operating in “extremely hazardous conditions,” with heavy equipment often unsafe to use.
By Friday, worsening rain and unstable hillsides forced a pause in the search. Authorities stressed the decision was “not about abandoning the search,” but protecting lives.
Community Impact and Concerns
Earlier, a woman’s body was recovered, marking the first fatality tied to the storm.
The disaster has shaken nearby communities and renewed concerns about land instability, extreme weather, and the risks prolonged rainfall poses to vulnerable terrain.
