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4 grizzly bears killed after DNA links them to deadly attack on mom and daughter
Fox News • • world
Key Points:
- DNA evidence linked an adult female grizzly bear and her three offspring to the fatal attack on Jennifer Balcarras and her daughter Selah Reed near Bella Coola, British Columbia.
- All four bears were captured and killed by Canadian wildlife officers following provincial guidelines aimed at protecting public safety.
- Officials determined the attack likely involved predatory behavior but did not provide specific details about the incident.
- The victims were found after going missing on a local trail, with recovery efforts complicated by challenging terrain and weather.
- DNA testing confirmed these bears were not involved in a separate 2025 grizzly attack on a school group in the same region, and the investigation into the fatal attack has now concluded.
