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Extensive Search Underway for Missing 7-Year-Old Girl in Chilliwack

Lily Coursol disappeared after following her neighbor’s dogs into a wooded area; no signs of abduction reported, RCMP confirm.

Lily Coursol was last seen on Thursday May 1 around 4 p.m.
The B.C. RCMP Divisional Headquarters is seen in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Overview

  • Seven-year-old Lily Coursol was last seen around 4 p.m. on May 1 in the 50800-block of Winona Road, Chilliwack.
  • She reportedly followed her neighbor's dogs into a wooded area but did not return with them.
  • RCMP and search and rescue teams have launched a large-scale air and ground search in rugged, heavily wooded terrain near Chilliwack Lake Road.
  • Authorities confirm no indicators of abduction, so the case does not meet criteria for an Amber Alert.
  • The public is urged to avoid the search area and provide any relevant tips to RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.