The silence that follows a natural disaster is often more haunting than the disaster itself. In the rugged terrain near Lillooet, British Columbia—an area known for steep mountainsides, winding river valleys, and remote communities—rescue crews have been working tirelessly in the aftermath of a deadly mudslide triggered by severe rainfall. Earlier in the week, when reports first emerged that several people had been swept away or trapped by the slide, there was still a flicker of hope that survivors might be found. But as the days unfolded, that hope dimmed. The RCMP confirmed that the bodies of three men have now been recovered from the debris field, while a fourth man remains missing. These discoveries have cast a heavy shadow over communities already reeling from widespread flooding, washed-out infrastructure, and the relentless, unforgiving force of nature that has battered the region since last weekend’s unprecedented rainfall. Continue reading…
