CanadaBear Expert Says BC Attack on Family Was Likely a Rare ‘Predaceous’ IncidentSavePrintBlack bears walk across the road near Lake Louise, Alberta, in June, 2020. The Canadian Press/Jonathan HaywardThe Canadian Press10/5/2022|Updated: 10/5/20220:00X 1 An expert in bear behaviour says an attack on a family in northeastern British Columbia that left two women with critical injuries appears to have been a rare example of a “predaceous” attack by a black bear.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected Articles‘Courageous and Strong’ BC Man Dies Three Weeks After Fighting Off Grizzly BearOct 27, 2025Judge Rejects Request by Bloc Québécois Candidate for New Vote in TerrebonneOct 27, 2025Woman Arrested After Newborn Left Alone at Bus Stop on Montreal’s South Shore DiesOct 27, 2025Bank of Canada Expected to Cut Key Rate Despite Mixed Inflation, Jobs DataOct 27, 2025Related TopicsBritish ColumbiaRCMPBear attackCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare