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Grizzly Bear Attack in B.C. Area Seriously Injures 72-Year-Old Woman
Conservation officers say the attack was likely defensive, and the woman suffered lacerations and a C1 neck fracture before rescuers airlifted her out.
- On Sunday, a 72-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in a grizzly bear attack near Gold Bridge, roughly 50 kilometres northwest of Lillooet in British Columbia's Interior.
- The Conservation Officer Service believes the encounter was a defensive attack by a female grizzly protecting at least one cub with her.
- Pemberton Search and Rescue crews coordinated with the B.C. Wildfire Service to locate the hiker, who was then airlifted to Vancouver General Hospital.
- Authorities have not removed or killed any bears, nor will they install capture devices; the Ministry of Environment posted warning signs as a precaution.
- Experts advise hikers to communicate travel plans to others and apply best practices for wildlife safety, including knowing proper encounter protocols.
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A 72-year-old woman was seriously injured after being attacked by a grizzly bear near Gold Bbridge, British Columbia.
·Montreal, Canada
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A 72-year-old woman suffered serious injuries, including a neck fracture, when she was attacked by a grizzly bear in an isolated area of British Columbia.
·Montreal, Canada
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A 72-year-old woman was injured by a grizzly bear while hiking in an isolated area near Gold Bridge, British Columbia.
·Montreal, Canada
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Leaning Left30Leaning Right1Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution73% Left
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