The number of deaths along BC’s Hwy. 99 as a result of recent landslides has risen to four..Lillooet RCMP confirmed Saturday morning that the bodies of three men — each of whom was reported missing earlier in the week — have been recovered during a search in the Duffy Lake area..One of the men was discovered Wednesday, and the bodies of two other men were located Thursday, according to the BC Coroners Service..The families have been informed..“We have been continuing the search for one more man, however search efforts have been hampered by weather and site conditions,” said S/Sgt. Janelle Shoihet, BC RCMP..“Our thoughts continue to be with all of those who have been impacted in this terrible tragedy.”.Search efforts continued throughout Friday, but have since concluded..“All current search efforts have been exhausted and discussions are underway as to how and when, best to proceed,” the statement reads..The area is closed to motorists with no timeline as to when it may open..Reid Small is a BC correspondent for the Western Standard.,rsmall@westernstandardonline.com,.Twitter.com/reidsmall
The number of deaths along BC’s Hwy. 99 as a result of recent landslides has risen to four..Lillooet RCMP confirmed Saturday morning that the bodies of three men — each of whom was reported missing earlier in the week — have been recovered during a search in the Duffy Lake area..One of the men was discovered Wednesday, and the bodies of two other men were located Thursday, according to the BC Coroners Service..The families have been informed..“We have been continuing the search for one more man, however search efforts have been hampered by weather and site conditions,” said S/Sgt. Janelle Shoihet, BC RCMP..“Our thoughts continue to be with all of those who have been impacted in this terrible tragedy.”.Search efforts continued throughout Friday, but have since concluded..“All current search efforts have been exhausted and discussions are underway as to how and when, best to proceed,” the statement reads..The area is closed to motorists with no timeline as to when it may open..Reid Small is a BC correspondent for the Western Standard.,rsmall@westernstandardonline.com,.Twitter.com/reidsmall
