Mother and daughter die after suspected grizzly bear attack in Canada
A mother and daughter have died after a suspected grizzly bear attack in the Canadian province of British Columbia, their family has announced.
Two women, Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20, tragically died after a suspected grizzly bear attack in British Columbia, Canada. The pair were last seen on November 1st during a short afternoon walk and were reported missing. Their remains were discovered in a trail area in Bella Coola, with evidence suggesting an animal may have been involved.
The BC Conservation Officer Service and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are investigating the incident. Balcarras' remains were found on Monday while Reed's were discovered on Tuesday. Family members described the women as inseparable, with Balcarras' brother noting how well they got along. Balcarras had recently moved to Bella Coola for a new job.
Grizzly bears are considered a "special concern" species under federal legislation and are prevalent in British Columbia, with estimates ranging from 10,000 to 13,000 living in the province. While conflicts between humans and grizzlies are relatively rare, there have been several incidents in recent years, including an attack on hikers and a group of schoolchildren.
The BC Wildlife Federation has reported an increase in grizzly-human conflicts since the province banned hunting grizzly bears for sport in 2017, attributing this rise to the bears and humans sharing the same spaces.
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