“Hikers Attacked by Grizzly Bear in B.C. Wilderness”

Two hikers were hospitalized after a grizzly bear attacked them on a hiking trail northeast of Prince George, B.C. Emergency services responded to the scene and transported the hikers to the hospital. One hiker was in critical condition while the other was stable. The incident occurred in the McGregor Mountain range, a popular hiking area accessible via a forest service road. Trails in the vicinity have been closed as authorities investigate the attack. Hikers are advised to avoid the Pass Lake area. Safety precautions such as hiking in groups, making noise, and carrying bear spray are recommended. Grizzly bear attacks are rare in B.C., with fewer than one fatal attack reported every five years.