A state of local emergency has been declared in an area of Lions Bay due to a landslide that came down on Saturday.
The Village of Lions Bay said the state of emergency exists in the Brunswick and Magnesia Creek area due to the debris flow and it will remain in force unless cancelled by the municipality of the Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.
The debris flow swept one residence off the foundation and damaged some infrastructure, according to the municipality.
“One individual from the home has been recovered and confirmed deceased, and the search will continue tomorrow for a second individual.”
House numbers 52 to 61 Brunswick Beach Road were under evacuation order but that has now been rescinded.
The mudslide north of Lions Bay took place during a major windstorm on B.C.’s south coast. It temporarily closed Highway 99, also known as the Sea to Sky Highway.
Highway 99 was closed overnight but reopened around 5 a.m. Sunday.