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Conservation officers hunt bear after mother and daughter killed hiking

Fox News • November 4, 2026 • world

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Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20, were killed in a suspected grizzly bear attack while hiking near their home in Bella Coola, British Columbia.
The pair went missing on Saturday after a walk on the Snooka West Trail, prompting a welfare check by authorities on Sunday when they failed to appear for a scheduled online meeting.
Their bodies were recovered on Monday and Tuesday respectively, with evidence suggesting a bear was involved in the attack.
Conservation officers are actively searching for the bear(s) involved and will assess any captured animals to determine if they were responsible, with potential euthanasia to protect public safety.
Family members expressed shock, noting that Balcarras and Reed were experienced hikers familiar with the region, not inexperienced visitors.