The search for three grizzly bears believed to be involved in an attack on students and teachers in Bella Coola continues on Monday.

The Conservation Officer Service said it has multiple teams on the ground and that they have set up traps and snares. An RCMP aircraft with thermal imaging cameras is also assisting in the search.

Four people, including children, were hospitalized Thursday after the bear attacked students and teachers from the Nuxwalk First Nation while they were on a school trip near Acwalcta School, east of the remote community.

Seven others were treated on scene for injuries.

It is believed that the grizzly bears are a mother and her cubs, according to the Conservation Officer Service.

The teachers are being praised for their actions to protect the students during

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