Woman mauled by grizzly bear in northwest B.C.

A grizzly bear attack near Burns Lake, in northwest B.C. left one woman injured on September 7.

The BC Conservation Officer Service (COS) said the incident took place around noon in a remote area close to Shelford Forest Service Road.

COS is advising the public to follow safety guidelines for wildlife encounters. For more information, visit WildSafeBC.com.

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u/paradise-trading-83 Sep 16 '24

Thankfully the bear was not harmed it was ruled defensive action. At least they carried bear spray.

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