The family of Irishwoman Lorna Weafer have praised her co-workers who tried to save her as she was mauled to death by a predatory bear on a Canadian oilfield.
The 36-year-old was savaged by the male black bear at the oilfield where she worked in northern Alberta, Canada.
The Irish Sun reports that her Irish family have issued a statement praising the efforts of her co-workers to fight off the deranged 200kg animal who charged the Dubliner as she made her way back from a washroom.
The workers attempted to fend off the brute using a fire extinguisher, water cannon, rocks and air horns.
In the statement her family said: “We know the manner in which she died has led to a focus on her death, but we would like to share some insight into Lorna’s life and her spirit.
“Lorna Weafer was born in Ireland 36 years ago, immigrated to Canada with her family as a child and moved to Fort McMurray in 1981.
“She was a warm person who made friends fast. Lorna will be greatly missed by her family, and many friends.
“On behalf of our family we’d like to recognise the co-workers who tried to help Lorna. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
Weafer was carrying out electrical work at the Suncor oilfield, 25 miles north of her home in Fort McMurray, at the time of the attack as she exited a portable washroom.
Police tracked down the bear and shot it dead after the first know predatory black bear attack in Alberta since 1991.
 
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The family of Irishwoman Lorna Weafer have praised her co-workers who tried to save her as she was mauled to death by a predatory bear on a Canadian oilfield.

The 36-year-old was savaged by the male black bear at the oilfield where she worked in northern Alberta, Canada.

The Irish Sun reports that her Irish family have issued a statement praising the efforts of her co-workers to fight off the deranged 200kg animal who charged the Dubliner as she made her way back from a washroom.

The workers attempted to fend off the brute using a fire extinguisher, water cannon, rocks and air horns.

In the statement her family said: “We know the manner in which she died has led to a focus on her death, but we would like to share some insight into Lorna’s life and her spirit.

“Lorna Weafer was born in Ireland 36 years ago, immigrated to Canada with her family as a child and moved to Fort McMurray in 1981.

“She was a warm person who made friends fast. Lorna will be greatly missed by her family, and many friends.

“On behalf of our family we’d like to recognise the co-workers who tried to help Lorna. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”

Weafer was carrying out electrical work at the Suncor oilfield, 25 miles north of her home in Fort McMurray, at the time of the attack as she exited a portable washroom.

Police tracked down the bear and shot it dead after the first know predatory black bear attack in Alberta since 1991.