Mother, daughter dead in suspected grizzly bear attack in Canada

Key Points:

• A mother, Jennifer Balcarras, and her 20-year-old daughter, Selah Reed, were found dead in a suspected grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola, British Columbia, after being reported missing following a short walk on Nov. 1.
• Their bodies were discovered on Monday and Tuesday in the Snooka West Trail area, with local authorities including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and B.C. Conservation Officer Service conducting the investigation and search for involved bears.
• The B.C. Conservation Officer Service is working to capture any bears involved, which may be euthanized to protect public safety, and has urged the public to avoid the area during the investigation.
• The family described Balcarras and Reed as very close and shared a GoFundMe has been started to cover funeral costs, noting Balcarras had recently moved to Bella Coola without savings and leaves behind three adult children and a grandchild.
• Grizzly bear attacks in British Columbia are rare but have occurred in recent years, with several serious incidents reported, including attacks in Bella Coola in 2025 and other regions resulting in injuries and fatalities.