Updated Story 3:55 PM
A woman in her 20’s is expected to make a full recovery following a bear attack in the Tumbler Ridge area.
According to the BC Conservation Officer Service, the incident occurred just after 3pm yesterday (Thursday) where the victim, who was planting trees was attacked.
She was then airlifted to hospital in Prince George.
Dave Wilson, owner of Celtic Reforestation confirmed to MyPGNow.com the incident was a shock to the woman but is in good spirits.
Wilson noted their company has 40 people working in the area. He added during the company’s four-decade existence they have planted a half-billion trees with this being their first bear incident.
Celtic Reforestation employees around 250 people per year.
Four officers are assessing the attack site and will determine the next steps of the investigation.
Original Story 7:11 AM
A bear attack in Tumbler Ridge is under investigation by the BC Conservation Officer Service.
It happened just after 3pm yesterday (Thursday) as a tree planter was taken to University Hospital in Prince George via helicopter.
Further details on the victim’s condition is unknown at this time.
Four officers are assessing the attack site and will determine the next steps of the investigation.
Four Conservation Officers will assess the attack site and determine next steps as part of the ongoing investigation. #BCCOS
— BC CO Service (@_BCCOS) July 7, 2023
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