Overview
- B.C. Emergency Health Services says 11 people were hurt: two in critical condition, two with serious injuries, and seven treated at the scene.
- The attack occurred on a walking trail near Highway 20 in Bella Coola’s 4 Mile area while an Acwsalcta School class was out on a walk.
- Conservation officers and RCMP are searching for the aggressive bear, and residents have been urged to stay indoors and avoid local trails and river areas.
- Four patients were transported by helicopter for further treatment after air support was requested from the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre due to poor weather.
- A parent said teachers used bear spray to fend off the animal and that a male teacher took the brunt of the attack, with the school closing Friday and counseling being arranged.