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A grizzly bear attacked a group of schoolchildren and teachers from Acwsalcta School near Old Trail in Bella Coola, injuring eleven people during a hiking trip. The bear charge caused severe injuries to four victims, with two in critical condition including a male teacher who was airlifted to hospital. Authorities deployed armed officers around the community and warned residents to avoid local forests, rivers, and highways as the aggressive bear remained at large.