That’s how many people have been attacked in Japan since April this year.
🐻 Bears instead of mountain idyll: Bear attacks in Japan have hit a new all-time high. In the previous record year 2023/24, there were 219 attacks for the entire year. Hotspots: Akita (66 victims), Iwate (37) and Fukushima (24).
⚰️ Record deaths: By November 20, 13 people had already been killed by bear attacks nationwide. November alone saw 33 attacks, including one fatality.
Watch: Japan is getting more creative and increasingly deploying AI and robotics for improved safety and early-warning systems — so hiking trails don’t turn into bear traps.
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