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The bodies of three men have been retrieved from a mudslide near Lillooet, B.C., with one individual still unaccounted for, following search operations this week, according to the RCMP.

Additionally, on Monday, the body of a woman was recovered from the site of the slide, marking the first confirmed fatality resulting from the severe flooding and landslides that have impacted the southern region of the province, attributed in part to the extreme rainfall experienced last weekend.

 

As all search avenues have been exhausted, the search efforts have now concluded, Lapointe indicated, although discussions are ongoing to determine the best course of action moving forward Authorities are currently working to identify the three men and to inform their next of kin Authorities are currently working to identify the three men and to inform their next of kin.

Search Operations Conclude

One person has been confirmed deceased as rescue teams persist in their search through the debris resulting from the B. C