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Three Dead, One Missing After Torrential Rains Hit British Columbia

An atmospheric river unleashed record-breaking rainfall, causing deadly floods and mudslides across southern B.C.

  • Two residents of Bamfield, B.C., were found dead after their vehicles were swept into the Sarita River due to a road washout.
  • A Coquitlam elementary school teacher died in a mudslide that destroyed her home during the weekend storm.
  • Efforts are underway to recover the remains of one victim still trapped in a submerged vehicle on Vancouver Island.
  • A 59-year-old man is missing in Coquitlam after being last seen near the swollen Coquitlam River; his dog was found alive.
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada reported the storm broke 14 daily precipitation records, highlighting ongoing climate challenges.
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