Conservation officers and police are responding to a reported grizzly bear attack in Bella Coola Thursday,

One community member tells Global News that several people were hurt in the attack, which happened near Acwsalcta School.

Speaking to Global News, RCMP North District Corporal Madonna Saunderson said they were informed about the bear attack just after 1:30 p.m. and that it involved students.

Mounties are still working to determine the exact number of people injured and their ages.

On Facebook, the B.C Conservation Officer Service says it is on scene with RCMP, and asked residents to stay out of the forested and river area near the 4 Mile subdivision of the community until further notice.

Word of the attack first came through the Nuxalk Nation’s social media, which said a “bea

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