One Dead, Another Missing After Landslide Hits B.C. Home
The Sea to Sky Highway has reopened following a landslide that displaced a home and caused widespread damage in Lions Bay, British Columbia.
- Emergency crews have recovered the body of one person from a home displaced by the landslide, while the search continues for a second unaccounted-for individual.
- The landslide, triggered by a powerful windstorm, forced the closure of the Sea to Sky Highway (Highway 99) on Saturday but the road has since reopened in both directions.
- The affected home in Lions Bay was swept off its foundation, prompting search efforts involving drones, canine units, and heavy urban search and rescue teams.
- The windstorm that preceded the landslide caused gusts of up to 115 km/h, leaving over 320,000 BC Hydro customers without power and resulting in at least one fatality from a fallen tree in Surrey.
- Authorities have evacuated nearby residents and continue to monitor the area for safety as search and rescue operations remain ongoing.