A devastating mudslide near Lillooet, B.C. has left multiple people dead after extreme flooding and heavy rainfall triggered dangerous conditions along Highway 99 (Duffey Lake Road).<\/p>\n
Authorities confirm the bodies of three men have been recovered, while a fourth person remains missing. Earlier, a woman was also found deceased at the site, marking the first confirmed fatality from the disaster.<\/p>\n
RCMP and search-and-rescue teams faced extremely difficult conditions as unstable terrain and ongoing weather slowed recovery efforts. Officials say the search has now concluded after all available avenues were exhausted.<\/p>\n
B.C. Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe offered condolences to grieving families, calling it a tragic reminder of the impact of severe weather across the province.<\/p>\n
Highway 99 remains closed with no timeline for reopening as authorities work to identify victims and support affected families.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"