Police escorting students in Bella Coola after fatal grizzly attack
The Nuxalk Nation said in a social media update that police will also be conducting more night patrols in the area and offering voluntary rides home for youth who are out at night.
An 8 p.m. curfew has been recommended in Bella Coola following a suspected fatal grizzly bear attack that resulted in the deaths of a mother and her daughter. The Nuxalk Nation issued a social media update, confirming that additional RCMP officers have been deployed to assist in escorting students to school and conducting night patrols in the area.
They are also offering voluntary rides home for youth who are out at night. The community is urging everyone to ensure no food or attractants are left outside and fruit is removed from trees. If anyone encounters a bear, they are advised to call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277. The BC Conservation Officer Service reported that the remains of the victims, identified as Jenny Balcarras and her daughter Selah Reed, were found in the Snooka West Trail area on Monday and Tuesday, respectively.
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