Category: Bear Attacks

Bear Attacks Family in BC, Then Guards Two Gravely Injured Women From Rescue: RCMP

Police say two women are critically injured after a black bear attacked a family hiking near Dawson Creek in northeastern B.C., then guarded the victims from rescuers until it was shot dead. A statement posted to social media by the B.C. Conservation Officer Service says the family of four turned and ran when the bear…


Different Grizzly Bears Behind Two Attacks in Alberta Foothills: Wildlife Officer

Alberta Fish and Wildlife is confirming that different grizzly bears are behind a pair of fatal attacks in the province’s foothills. Bear specialist Paul Frame says DNA analysis led to that conclusion. The most recent attack occurred Tuesday evening as a woman was walking on her property near Water Valley, about 80 kilometres northwest of…