Families waited anxiously for news as heavy rain affected the mountains south of Lillooet, British Columbia. During the severe weather, a landslide struck Highway 99, sending mud, rocks, and trees onto the roadway and trapping several vehicles.
Emergency crews responded despite difficult conditions and unstable terrain. Rescue workers searched through the debris as weather and safety concerns complicated their efforts.
Three people were recovered from the landslide, while another man remained missing. As conditions became increasingly dangerous, authorities suspended the search. The decision was made because continuing operations could have placed rescuers at serious risk.
For the missing man’s family, the situation has brought profound uncertainty and grief. The recovered victims are also being mourned by relatives, friends, and members of their communities.
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