Mother and Daughter Killed in Suspected Grizzly Attack Near Their Home

A mother and her 20-year-old daughter have died in a suspected grizzly bear attack on a trail near their home in British Columbia, Canada, and wildlife officials say more than one bear may have been involved.

The victims were identified by family members as Jenny Balcarras, 48, and her daughter, Selah Reed, 20, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

What Happened

Balcarras and Reed went out on the Snooka West Trail in Bella Coola, a community on British Columbia’s central coast, on Saturday. The trail is about a five-minute drive from their home. Family members reported them missing on Sunday.

Search and rescue teams found Balcarras on Monday, and Reed was found on Tuesday, according to the British Columbia Conservation Officer Service.