Tragic: Mother and her 10-month-old baby are killed in a bear attack in Canada – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

Tragic: Mother and her 10-month-old baby are killed in a bear attack in Canada




A mother and her 10-month-old baby have been tragically killed in a bear attack in the Yukon territory, in Canada, authorities have sadly confirmed.

According to reports in Canada, the 37-year-old woman and her baby daughter were killed by the grizzly bear attacked them whilst they were out walking in the wilderness on Monday.

It is understood that the mother and baby were tragically found dead by the girl’s father who went looking for them at Einarson Lake, which is located 400km northeast of Whitehorse.

Reports say the large grizzly was shot by the man after it charged towards him whilst at the scene of the attack.

Police say an investigation into the incident is ongoing, but the woman and child’s injuries we consistent with that of a bear attack.

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