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

Conservation officers say more than one bear may have been involved in attack on women near their home

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

TL;DR

  • A mother and her 20-year-old daughter were found dead in British Columbia after a suspected grizzly bear attack.
  • Conservation officers believe multiple grizzly bears may have been involved.
  • The victims, Jenny Balcarras and Selah Reed, were reported missing over the weekend.
  • The discovery has shaken the Bella Coola community, which is accustomed to seeing grizzly bears.
  • This incident follows a previous grizzly attack on a group of schoolchildren in the same region.
  • Officials are urging the public to stay out of the area to allow for their investigation.