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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