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Search Intensifies for Missing 7-Year-Old Girl in Chilliwack Forest

RCMP and rescue teams continue air and ground operations for Lily Coursol, last seen following dogs into dense woods on Thursday afternoon.

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 on Thursday around 4 p.m. in the 50800-block of Winona Road after following her neighbor's dogs into a wooded area.
  • An extensive search involving RCMP and rescue teams is underway in the challenging terrain near Chilliwack Lake Road, with limited cell service complicating efforts.
  • Authorities have found no evidence of abduction, so the case does not meet the criteria for issuing an Amber Alert under Canadian protocols.
  • Police describe Lily as Indigenous, about four feet tall, with light brown hair and brown eyes, and last seen wearing all pink clothing.
  • The public is urged to avoid the search area to prevent interference and safety risks, and anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers.