Fatal B.C. attack involved 4 bears displaying ‘predatory behaviour,’ officials say
A GoFundMe page identified the victims as Jenny Balcarras and her daughter, Selah Reed. One person’s remains were found in the Snooka West Trail area last Monday.
A deadly attack in Bella Coola, British Columbia, left a mother and her 20-year-old daughter dead, according to officials. The B.C. Conservation Officer Service has determined that four bears were responsible for the incident. Inspector Jeff Tyre of the service stated that evidence and DNA analysis conclusively linked the bears to a sow and her three offspring.
Tyre added that the attack "likely involved predatory behavior," which is extremely rare. He explained that while the cause of the attack is unknown, what is known is the outcome.
The victims, identified as Jenny Balcarras and her daughter Selah Reed, were found on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. Balcarras recently relocated to Bella Coola to begin a new career and a fresh start in her life. Selah, an aspiring adult, had her entire future before her. The family's grief is compounded by the financial burden of funeral arrangements and other expenses, as Jenny leaves behind three young adult children, including a son and two daughters, as well as a grandchild.
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