Major update on fate of grizzly bears who killed mum and daughter in horror attack

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A mother and daughter were killed in a horrific grizzly bear attack in Canada, prompting an investigation into their deaths.

A major update has been issued on the fate of four grizzly bears responsible for killing a mother and daughter in a horrific attack in Canada. Jenny Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20, were found dead near a trail outside the remote community of Bella Coola in British Columbia after relatives reported them missing. Officials have now confirmed that all four bears have been put down after DNA tests conclusively linked a female grizzly and her three cubs to the deaths. The British Columbia Conservation Officer Service said the animals were killed to protect the public, with investigators suggesting the attack may have involved predatory behaviour.

Inspector Jeff Tyre said: "Our investigation also found that this attack likely involved predatory behaviour, which I can tell you is very rare."

He added: "That is to say, we don't know how it started, but we know how it ended."

The mother and daughter were reported missing by relatives on Sunday, November 1, before their remains were discovered the following week.

Authorities had previously suspected that multiple bears may have been involved in the attack, but DNA testing has now established which animals were responsible.

Inspector Tyre explained that bears involved in fatal attacks cannot be rehabilitated or relocated because they pose an extreme risk to public safety.

The tragedy has devastated the local community, with authorities introducing a voluntary curfew and police escorting children to school following the deaths.

An online fundraiser established for the victims described the incident as an "unimaginable tragedy", adding that the "sudden and heart-breaking loss has left their family and loved ones devastated".

Ms Balcarras, an art therapist and mother of three, was remembered by her brother as "incredibly strong" and "an inspiration".

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