Mother and daughter found dead in suspected grizzly attack in British Columbia
The gist
Canadian mother Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and daughter Selah Reed, 20, were found dead after a walk on a Bella Coola trail.
The deaths renew focus on grizzly safety in a valley hit by a similar attack a year ago.
How it unfolded
- Nov 1, 2026Balcarras and Reed were reported missing by family after failing to return from a walk on the Snooka West Trail near their Bella Coola home.
- Nov 2, 2026Balcarras' body was found in the trail area by search crews including RCMP and Search and Rescue; evidence at the scene suggested an animal may have been involved.
- Nov 3, 2026Reed's remains were found during a search involving conservation officers and the RCMP. The B.C. Conservation Officer Service said trapping efforts were underway and no bears had been captured.