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Mother and daughter both killed in grizzly bear attack, Canadian authorities confirm

Mother and daughter both killed in grizzly bear attack, Canadian authorities confirm

Summary

Authorities in British Columbia said Jenny Balcarras and her 20-year-old daughter, Selah Reed, were killed in a suspected grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola. Conservation officers are investigating whether more than one bear was involved and urged the public to stay away from the area.

Key Facts

  • The women were reported missing over the weekend and were found near a trail close to their home.
  • The suspected attack occurred at the Snooka West trail area, about 8 kilometres east of Bella Coola.
  • Officers found Balcarras first and located Reed a day later.
  • A family member said Balcarras had recently moved to Bella Coola for a new job.
  • Authorities are investigating whether multiple grizzly bears were involved.
  • The Nuxalk Nation said a trapping effort to find the bear was under way.
  • Last November, a grizzly injured 11 people, including schoolchildren and teachers, near the Nuxalk community of 4 Mile.
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