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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Caitlin Cassidy

Australian hiker, 24, missing in Canadian bear country

Facebook image of missing woman Julia-Mary Lane, AKA JM Lane. JM was last seen hiking in the Kimberley area of British Columbia, Canada.
Julia-Mary Lane, a 24-year-old Australian who is missing in bear country in Canada. Housemate Janet Hamilton says Lane’s family is normally in contact with her daily but have not heard from her since Saturday. Photograph: Janet Hamilton Facebook page

An Australian hiker has gone missing in Canadian bear country, prompting an urgent plea from her family as searches continue.

Twenty-four-year-old Julia-Mary Lane was living in town in Alberta, Canada, and travelled to British Columbia for a week-long road trip, according to a social media post from her housemate.

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