The BC Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly bear attack near Fort Nelson left one man with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to a Facebook post from the Conservation Officer Service, the attack took place at 11:00 this morning near a remote, fly-in location approximately 110 kilometres west of Fort Nelson, where a group was working in the area.
They said the victim noticed a grizzly bear and two cubs nearby, just as the sow charged.
The victim was reportedly bitten and scratched before the bear disengaged.
Conservation Officers said group members assisted the victim, who was flown to hospital for treatment. He has since been released.
The rest of the group was evacuated safely from the area.
Conservation Officers investigated the circumstances of the attack, which included interviews with the victim and a witness.
Through the investigation, Officers determined the attack was defensive in nature, and due to these factors, including the remote location, no efforts are being taken to capture or dispatch the bear.
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