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Grizzly bear attacks and kills woman in the Yukon

A grizzly bear is seen in this file photo. Canadian Press

VANCOUVER – A 42-year-old woman is dead after a grizzly bear attack in Canada’s north.

The incident happened on Saturday in a community located 130 kilometres from Whitehorse, Yukon.

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Claudia Huber was killed when a grizzly bear climbed through a window into her home, chased her and her husband outside and then attacked her.

Claudia’s husband shot and killed the bear but Claudia did not survive her injuries.

A necropsy has been completed and an autopsy will be performed on Claudia soon.

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