The search for the fourth missing man continued into Friday, but teams were ultimately forced to suspend operations due to deteriorating conditions and the growing risk of further slides. Officials explained that heavy, rain-soaked soil, unstable slopes, and large swaths of shifting debris made it impossible to continue safely. For the families of the missing and the deceased, the pause in recovery efforts brings a new layer of anguish—caught between grief and uncertainty, knowing that a loved one is still out there somewhere in the remains of a landscape that has changed beyond recognition. Specialized crews will reevaluate the site as conditions improve, but until then, the slide remains a reminder of just how quickly the natural environment can become hostile and unforgiving. The RCMP and provincial authorities continue to coordinate with geotechnical experts to determine when and how the search can resume without placing additional lives at risk. Continue reading…
