Mother and daughter die after suspected grizzly bear attack in Canada
A mother and daughter were found dead in British Columbia following a suspected grizzly bear attack. Conservation officers are currently searching for the animal involved to ensure public safety.
Why it matters
Underscores the ongoing human-wildlife conflict in regions where grizzly bear populations are protected.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Between 10,000 and 13,000 grizzly bears are estimated to live in British Columbia (file image)
A mother and daughter have died after a suspected grizzly bear attack in the Canadian province of British Columbia, their family has announced.
The women - identified as Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20 -were reported missing on 1 November when they did not return from what was supposed to be a short afternoon walk, the family said.
Their remains were found in a trail area in Bella Coola, according to the BC Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS), which said evidence at the scene "suggested an animal may have been involved".
Conservation officers are working to track down any bears involved.
Balcarras' remains were found on Monday and Reed's on Tuesday during search efforts by conservation officers and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
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