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Authorities say multiple grizzlies may have attacked mother and daughter found dead
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Key Points:
- Two bodies were found in Bella Coola, British Columbia, believed to be victims of a grizzly bear attack, with authorities uncertain if more than one bear was involved.
- The victims were art therapist Jenny Balcarras and her daughter Selah Reed, who had been reported missing by family members.
- A curfew has been imposed in the community as officials search for the bear(s) responsible, with plans to euthanize any captured animals to ensure public safety.
- The attack follows a similar incident nearly a year ago in the same area where a grizzly attacked schoolchildren and teachers, highlighting ongoing bear-human conflicts in Bella Coola.
- Experts note that habitat loss, drought, and climate change are increasing pressures on bear populations in British Columbia, leading to more frequent encounters with people.
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