A 72-year-old woman was seriously injured in a grizzly bear attack near Goldbridge, B.C.
The victim was airlifted by BC Ambulance to Vancouver General Hospital.
Conservation officers returned to the site on Aug. 3 to collect evidence and retrieve the victim’s personal items.
The investigation and victim statement have led the team to believe this was a defensive attack by a female grizzly with at least one cub, the Conservation Officer Service said.
They confirmed they will not be removing or killing any bears or setting up any capture devices, but they have put up signs in the area as a precaution.
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