Four Grizzly Bears Killed in Canada After Fatal Attack on Mother and Daughter
Forensic tests identify bears
The British Columbia Conservation Office Service investigated the deaths of four grizzly bears connected to the fatal attack. Testing of animal DNA and other evidence identified a sow and her three offspring as responsible.
The investigation took place over the past week. More than a dozen conservation officers worked in challenging terrain and weather, the service said.
Attack injured 11 people
The attack occurred in November of last year in British Columbia, a province in Canada. A mother and daughter died, while 11 other people were injured; two of them were critically hurt. The bear responsible for the attack was not found at the time, according to the report.
Grizzly population estimate
An estimated 10,000 to 13,000 grizzly bears live in British Columbia. The estimate provides context for the province where the attack and investigation took place.
Key points
- Forensic testing linked a sow and her three cubs to the fatal attack.
- Four grizzly bears were killed in connection with the case.
- The November attack killed a mother and daughter and injured 11 people.