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Bear that attacked near Prince George was defending itself: BCCOS

Bear acted in self defence

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service believe a bear that attacked two women walking on a forest service road near Prince George was acting in self defence. 

The attack Tuesday sent two women to hospital with minor injuries. 

“CO’s believe this was a defensive attack,” BCCOS said in an update Thursday. “Two women were walking in a remote area near  Prince George when one of their dogs startled a bear that was eating.”

As a result, conservation officers are not attempting to capture the bear.



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