Two hikers were attacked by a grizzly bear after they encountered the mother and her two cubs on a trail in Canada, authorities said. The incident occurred on Sunday when the unnamed hikers encountered a grizzly sow with her two cubs on Farm Cabin Trail near Pass Lake in British Columbia, Canada, according to a statement from the British Columbia Conservation Officer Service (COS). “They were transported and treated at University Hospital of Northern BC,” officials said. “Both hikers are in stable conditions and recovering in hospital.” Following an investigation, the COS Predator Attack Team determined the bear’s actions were defensive and that due to the location and nature of the incident, no action will be taken against the bears. The trail has remained closed since the attack and sign
2 hikers hospitalized after encountering grizzly bear with 2 cubs on trail

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