In Canada, 11 people were injured in a bear attack on a group of schoolchildren 0 15

The attack occurred on Thursday afternoon in the Belakula area of British Columbia, said regional press secretary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Corporal Madonna Saunderson.

"The bear injured several people. The injuries are described as serious," Saunderson said.

The Nuxalk Nation school reported that it was closed on Friday "due to the bear incident." As the bear has not been captured, residents were advised to stay home.

British Columbia Emergency Health Services reported 11 injured. Two of them are in critical condition, another two sustained serious injuries, while seven did not require hospitalization.