The landscape of British Columbia is defined by its rugged, breathtaking beauty, but that same geography can turn treacherous with terrifying speed. In late 2021, the southern region of the province faced an unprecedented environmental crisis as extreme rainfall triggered a series of catastrophic floods and landslides. Among the most devastating sites was a stretch of Highway 99, known as Duffey Lake Road, near the town of Lillooet. What began as a routine passage through the mountains for travelers quickly became a scene of profound tragedy, as a massive mudslide swept across the asphalt, burying vehicles and forever altering the…
The landscape of British Columbia is defined by its rugged, breathtaking beauty, but that same geography can turn treacherous with terrifying speed. In late 2021, the southern region of the province faced an unprecedented environmental crisis as extreme rainfall triggered a series of catastrophic floods and landslides. Among the most devastating sites was a stretch of Highway 99, known as Duffey Lake Road, near the town of Lillooet. What began as a routine passage through the mountains for travelers quickly became a scene of profound tragedy, as a massive mudslide swept across the asphalt, burying vehicles and forever altering the lives of several families.