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Tree planter airlifted to hospital after bear attack in northeastern B.C.

Click to play video: 'Tree planter injured by bear near Tumbler Ridge, B.C.'
Tree planter injured by bear near Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
WATCH: A tree planter is in hospital following a bear attack in Northern B.C. – Jul 7, 2023

A bear attack in northeastern British Columbia has left a tree planter in hospital.

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) said the attack happened around 3 p.m. Thursday near the community of Tumbler Ridge.

The victim has been airlifted to hospital in Prince George, the BCCOS said. Their condition was not immediately clear.

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Four conservation officers have been deployed to the attack site to determine “next steps” in the investigation, the conservation officer service said.

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