One dead and one missing after suspected bear attack near Bella Coola

Crime · First reported 3 Nov, 19:35 · Updated 20:04

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A woman was found dead after a suspected grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola, B.C.; the search continues for her missing daughter. Conservation officers are investigating and have set traps.

Family identified the victims as Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 19. Balcarras was found dead; the search for Reed continues, and her family fears she did not survive.
The suspected attack occurred in the Snooka West Trail area near Bella Coola. Conservation officers are investigating and trapping efforts are underway; no bears had been captured according to the service.
The reports note a grizzly attack on a school group near Bella Coola last year; the bear in that incident was not located despite an extensive search.

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Key facts

Victims: Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 19.
Location: Snooka West Trail area near Bella Coola, B.C.
Search status: Balcarras was found dead; the search for Reed continues.
Investigation: The B.C. Conservation Officer Service is investigating and has started trapping efforts; CBC reports no bears had been captured.
Earlier attack: Last year, a grizzly attacked a school group near Bella Coola; the Guardian reports 11 people were injured and the bear was not found.