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BC Conservation Officer Service identifies victims of Grizzly Bear attack near Bella Coola

Brendan Pawliw
By Brendan Pawliw

Reaction continues to pour in after a mother and daughter were identified as the victims of a grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola.

According to the BC Conservation Officer Service, Jenny Balcarras and Selah Reed were the victims as their remains were found on a trail.

Jenny leaves behind three young adult children — a son and two daughters — as well as a grandchild.

A GoFundMe has been launched to cover funeral expenses. So far, $24,000 has been raised with a fundraising goal set at 35-grand.

A link can be found here.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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