🎬BREAKING NEWS!! Sad news just confirmed the passing of…
According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the three bodies were recovered this week during ongoing search and recovery efforts in the region, which was devastated by unprecedented flooding and landslides last weekend. The first body was recovered on Wednesday, and two more were discovered on Thursday amid the deep mud and debris that buried large sections of the area.
This heartbreaking incident comes on the heels of another confirmed death earlier in the week — a woman who also perished in the same slide. Her body was recovered on Monday, marking the first confirmed fatality from the natural disaster that has overwhelmed the southern part of British Columbia.
Last weekend’s torrential rains caused widespread flooding and triggered multiple landslides, cutting off communities, washing out highways, and forcing thousands of people to evacuate. The unprecedented rainfall — described by meteorologists as a “once-in-a-century storm” — left destruction in its wake, with roads, farms, and homes submerged or damaged beyond repair.
The community of Lillooet, located in a remote and mountainous part of B.C., is now mourning the loss of its residents and bracing for further challenges in the weeks to come. Emergency responders have issued warnings for potential additional slides, as saturated soil conditions remain unstable in many parts of the province.
While the search for the fourth missing individual continues, provincial leaders have called for increased support and resilience in the face of climate-related disasters. Environmental experts are urging long-term planning and infrastructure reinforcement to withstand such extreme events, which are becoming more frequent due to climate change.
As Canada reflects on this sorrowful event, vigils and memorials are being planned to honor the lives lost and support those affected. The nation stands in solidarity with British Columbia during this time of profound loss and recovery.