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Grizzly Attack Claims Mother, Daughter Missing in BC
3 Nov
Summary
- Mother found deceased; daughter, 19, remains missing after suspected grizzly attack.
- Incident occurred near Bella Coola, a region known for frequent grizzly bear sightings.
- This follows a November incident where a grizzly attacked schoolchildren.
A suspected grizzly bear attack has resulted in the death of a mother and the ongoing search for her 19-year-old daughter. The incident occurred near Bella Coola, British Columbia, a community of approximately 2,100 people located on the province's central coast.
The British Columbia Conservation Officer Service launched a search for the pair over the weekend, discovering the mother's body on Sunday. The search for her daughter, identified as Jenny Balcarras, an art therapist, continues. Their vehicle was found at a trailhead in the Snooka West Trail area, east of Bella Coola.
Bella Coola's remote location and abundant natural resources make it a habitat for grizzly bears. While attacks are rare, this event recalls a similar incident last November when a grizzly injured 11 people, including children, near the Nuxalk community of 4 Mile. The bear from that attack was never located.
Officials are conducting a trapping effort to locate the bear involved in the recent suspected attack. Community leaders expressed condolences and urged respect for the victims' families and the ongoing investigation.
