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Man recovering after ‘defensive’ grizzly attack in northern B.C.

NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUN 4 – A grizzly bear sow defending her cubs bit and scratched a man, who was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and safely evacuated, BC Conservation Officer Service said.

  • On Friday, June 4, 2025, a wildfire firefighter in British Columbia was attacked by a grizzly sow accompanied by two cubs near a remote fly-in camp located roughly 110 kilometres to the west of Fort Nelson.
  • The attack occurred when the crew leader scouting ahead encountered the mother bear, which charged defensively to protect her cubs.
  • The man sustained bite and scratch injuries prior to the bear retreating, while crew members used chainsaws and loud yelling to drive the bear away.
  • According to the Conservation Officer Service, he was airlifted for treatment of injuries that were not life-threatening and has now been discharged, while all members of the group were safely evacuated.
  • Conservation officers investigated the incident, deemed it defensive in nature, and decided not to capture or kill the bear due to the remote location and circumstances.
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Man recovering after Northern B.C. grizzly bear attack

B.C. Conservation Officer Service determined the bear was acting defensively.

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