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Search for Missing Person Continues After Deadly B.C. Landslide

A landslide near Lions Bay has claimed two lives, forced evacuations, and prompted a state of local emergency in the area.

  • Emergency crews are searching for a missing person after a landslide destroyed a home near Lions Bay, British Columbia, over the weekend.
  • One body has been recovered from the debris, while another individual remains unaccounted for following the incident.
  • The landslide, triggered by a severe windstorm, also temporarily closed the Sea to Sky Highway, which has since partially reopened.
  • The Village of Lions Bay has declared a state of local emergency to access provincial resources for recovery and safety efforts.
  • Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for northern regions of B.C., cautioning drivers about hazardous conditions.
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