The BC Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) says it is responding to a reported grizzly bear attack in Bella Coola.

“Initial information suggests several people may have been injured,” BCCOS said on social media.

“The #BCCOS is on scene with RCMP and directing all residents to stay out of the forested and river area near the 4 Mile area until further notice.”

More information will be provided once it’s available, the service said.

Several grizzly attacks have been reported around the province in the last couple months: • On Sept. 29, a grizzly attacked a hunter near Fort. St. James. Officers said the attack was likely defensive, as the mother bear was protecting her cub. • On Oct. 2, another sow — this time with two cubs — attacked a hunter near Fort Steele. The hunter, Joe Pendry,

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