A powerful mudslide near Lillooet, B.C., has left four people dead and at least one still missing, devastating the small mountain community. Triggered by record-breaking rainfall, the slide tore through Highway 99’s Duffey Lake Road on November 15, burying vehicles and cutting off access to nearby towns.

Rescue teams have recovered the bodies of three men and one woman, but dangerous conditions have hampered the search for the remaining missing person. Authorities say unstable slopes and the threat of more slides forced them to end active recovery efforts.

The disaster is part of a wave of flooding and landslides that battered southern B.C., isolating communities, destroying homes, and closing vital transportation routes. Volunteers and emergency crews have been working around the clock, providing shelter, supplies, and emotional support to displaced families.

Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe offered condolences to the grieving families, calling the loss “sudden and unimaginable.” Officials say rebuilding will take time, and conversations are already underway about strengthening early-warning systems, reinforcing infrastructure, and preparing communities for more frequent extreme weather linked to climate change.

For now, the focus remains on supporting survivors, reopening safe travel routes, and honoring the lives lost to this tragedy.