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Coquitlam Homeowner Missing After Mudslide Amid Record Rainfall

Torrential rains from an atmospheric river have caused a mudslide in Coquitlam, B.C., leaving one person missing and roads impassable.

  • A mudslide washed away a home on Quarry Road in Coquitlam, B.C., with the homeowner still unaccounted for.
  • The incident was triggered by an atmospheric river that brought record rainfall to the region over the weekend.
  • Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with local and provincial teams involved in the efforts.
  • The mudslide has cut off access to several residents, who are sheltering in place as roads remain impassable.
  • Flood warnings have been downgraded, but additional rain is expected, raising concerns for ongoing high water levels.
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