The mudslide near Lillooet will be remembered not just as a natural disaster, but as a human tragedy. Four lives were lost, one remains unaccounted for, and countless others have been affected—families, friends, responders, and an entire community left grappling with sudden loss.
As recovery and investigation efforts continue, the memory of that day lingers heavily over the region. The mountains that draw people for their beauty and solitude also demand respect for their unpredictability. The tragedy on Highway 99 serves as a sobering reminder that even the most familiar roads can become dangerous when nature decides otherwise.
