A grizzly bear attack on a Canadian school group left 11 people injured in British Columbia on Thursday afternoon.

Two of the victims were critically wounded, including a male teacher who “got the whole brunt of it,” one parent told the Canadian Press. Veronica Schooner said her traumatized 10-year-old son felt the bear’s fur during the afternoon attack.

Two others were seriously hurt, while seven were treated at the scene and didn’t require hospitalization.

Of those still receiving medical treatment, one was the teacher and three were children, the B.C. Conservation Officer Service said in an update Friday morning.

The service said “multiple teachers physically intervened, using bear spray and a bear banger, to drive the bear away” when it emerged from the forest and attacked the group of fourth and fifth graders on a walking trail in Bella Coola, British Columbia.

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported that difficult weather conditions hindered rescue efforts. Residents of Bella Coola were advised to avoid the woods and rivers in the 4 Mile area where the attack occurred.

An independent school run by the native Canadian Nuxalk Nation indicated its community was impacted by the attack.

“To our staff: thank you for your swift actions, calm leadership and unwavering dedication to protecting and supporting our students,” the Acwsalcta School said in a statement.

School officials also praised its students for following instructions and working together.

“Today was frightening, and your resilience is truly admirable,” administrators said.

As of Friday morning, the bear had been spotted but remained on the loose, according to the BCCOS.

“Efforts to capture and assess the bear are resuming today,” the agency said. “Residents are asked to remain indoors until further notice.”

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