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A mother and daughter were found dead near Bella Coola, British Columbia, in what is believed to be a grizzly bear attack. The victims were identified as Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter, Selah Reed, 20. Conservation officials are investigating the incident and have set up traps to capture the bear or bears involved. This attack occurred close to where a grizzly bear injured 11 people, including schoolchildren, in November 2025. The community of Bella Coola has imposed a curfew and is providing mental health services to support residents affected by the tragedy.
The Nuxalk Nation, the Indigenous governing body in Bella Coola, has recommended an 8 p.m. curfew for residents and is conducting night patrols to ensure safety. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are also escorting students from the school bus. The area is known for its dense grizzly bear population, and the recent attack has heightened concerns about human-bear interactions in the region.
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