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Bear Kills Hiker in Hokkaido: 219 Attacks Last Year
8/15/2025
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Story summary
- A bear killed a hiker in his 20s on Mount Rausu, Hokkaido, after dragging him into the forest.
- The hiker was reported missing by a companion who escaped the attack.
- Authorities located the hiker's belongings; a bear was killed, pending DNA confirmation of its involvement.
- Japan reported 219 bear attacks last year, attributed to climate change and rural depopulation.
