Australian resident JM Lane cannot be found after she went hiking in Kimberley, BC, on Saturday. .“She came to Kimberley from Canmore just for a week, with plans to hike most days,” said Lane’s housemate Janet Hamilton in a Monday Facebook post. .“She drives a Ford Escape SUV, about 10 years old, light taupe colour, bike rack attached to the hitch, Alberta plates.”.She asked people to contact Kimberley RCMP if they have any information. .Hamilton updated the post to say Lane’s vehicle was found at Bear Lake. She spoke with her housemate’s family, and they're worried. .She called disappearing like this “completely out of character for JM.”.“They are normally in contact with her daily and have not heard from her since Saturday morning,” she said. .Lane’s brother Conor confirmed his family had not heard from her in two days. .“Last we heard from her she was on a hike/heading for a hike,” said Conor. .“Please reach out and let me know if you have seen her or have any info about where she might be or was planning on going.”.Two women were injured during a black bear attack near Dawson Creek, BC, in October..READ MORE: Bear attacks family in BC, critically injuring two women .The BC Conservation Officer Service said four family members were hiking along Wolverine Trail — a stretch of the Nordic Ski Trail system on Bear Mountain — when they were charged at by an adult male black bear. .Officers said the family turned to run upon noticing the animal, but he chased after them and began mauling one woman. Another woman and boy attempted to help and sustained injuries in the process..Kimberley RCMP could not be reached for comment in time for publication.
