Mama grizzly bear attacks 2 hikers, hospitalizing both people

Where in Canada did the grizzly bear attack occur?

How has the trail closure impacted local hikers?

Why was no action taken against the bears?

A grizzly bear attacked and seriously injured two hikers in Canada, sending both to a hospital, local wildlife officials reported.

British Columbia Conservation Officer Services(COS) confirmed the Sunday, Oct. 12, attack took place in the McGregor Mountain area, about a two-hour drive northeast of Prince George.

According to the law enforcement agency, the hikers encountered a female grizzly bear with two cubs on Farm Cabin Trail near Pass Lake.

Wildlife officials did not release details about the injured hikers, including their ages or where they are from, but said the pair were transported and treated at University Hospital of Northern British Columbia.

According to the Oct. 14 update from the agency, both hikers remained in stable condition and were recovering at the hospital.

The agency posted a photo of two helicopters soaring above part of the trail.

Grizzly bear was defending cubs, wildlife officials say

Following an investigation, the COS Predator Attack Team determined the bear’s actions were defensive.

"Due to the location and nature of the incident, no action will be taken against the bears," the agency wrote.