Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers, search-and-rescue crews and other emergency personnel spent several days combing the area near Highway 99, also known as Duffey Lake Road, after the massive slide swept through the region. Crews faced significant challenges throughout the operation, including unstable ground, severe weather and the risk of additional landslides.

Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe said Saturday that search teams continued efforts to locate the remaining missing person through Friday. Despite extensive work at the site, crews were unable to find any further signs of the individual.

Authorities have now ended the active search operation after determining that available search options had been exhausted. Officials are continuing to assess the situation and discuss whether any additional measures can safely be undertaken.

The identities of the three deceased men have not yet been publicly released. Officials are working to formally identify the victims and notify their families before providing further details.

The tragedy occurred as parts of southern British Columbia were dealing with the consequences of extreme rainfall, flooding and landslides that caused widespread damage and dangerous conditions across the region.

A woman’s body had previously been recovered from another portion of the affected area, making her the first confirmed fatality associated with the disaster. The recovery of the three men brings the confirmed number of deaths connected to the incident to four, while one person remains unaccounted for.

Lapointe offered condolences to the families affected by the disaster, recognizing the devastating impact of losing loved ones under such sudden and difficult circumstances.

The mudslide struck on Nov. 15, damaging a section of Highway 99 and creating dangerous conditions for emergency responders. The slide deposited large quantities of earth, rocks and other debris across the area, complicating access and forcing rescue crews to proceed cautiously.

B.C. RCMP Staff Sgt. Janelle Shoihet said difficult weather and hazardous terrain presented substantial obstacles for investigators and search teams attempting to locate the remaining missing person.

The disaster has also caused major transportation problems in the region. The affected section of Highway 99 remains closed, leaving motorists unable to travel through the impacted area. Authorities have not established a firm timetable for reopening the highway.

Duffey Lake Road is an important transportation link through the region, and a prolonged closure could affect local residents, travelers and commercial traffic.

Meanwhile, the BC Coroners Service is continuing its work to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Officials are expected to examine the events leading up to the mudslide and determine whether lessons or recommendations can be identified to reduce risks from similar disasters in the future.

For the families involved, the conclusion of the active search brings a painful chapter to a close while leaving one person still unaccounted for.

Authorities continue to monitor the unstable landscape and surrounding infrastructure as British Columbia works to recover from the broader damage caused by the extreme weather.

The investigation remains ongoing, with officials balancing the need to establish answers and provide closure against the continuing safety risks posed by unstable terrain.