# Mother and daughter mauled to death by grizzly bears in horrifying attack

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/mother-and-daughter-mauled-to-death-by-grizzly-bears-in-horrifying-attack/
- Published: 2026-11-05T16:45:03+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T17:58:08+00:00
- Original publisher: GB News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.gbnews.com/news/world/canada-news-mother-daughter-mauled-to-death-grizzly-bears-jennifer-balcarras-selah-reed
- Topics: Art, Culture, Environment, Science, UK, World

## Key points

- A mother and daughter were found dead after a walk near Bella Coola.
- Authorities are investigating a suspected bear attack.
- Traps and a curfew are in place as searches continue.

## Summary

Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20, were found dead after going missing during a walk near Bella Coola, British Columbia. Authorities say evidence suggests an animal may have been involved, and are investigating a suspected bear attack as they work to identify any threat to local residents.

The pair were reported missing on 1 November after not returning from an afternoon walk; their remains were found on successive days. Officials say it is unclear whether more than one bear was involved, and have set traps and imposed a curfew while searches continue. The region is home to an estimated 10,000 to 13,000 brown bears, and a family fundraiser has raised more than CAD$50,000.

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