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Japan Faces Record Bear Attacks Amid Climate Crisis
10/27/2025
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Story summary
- Japan reports nine fatalities in the current fiscal year, the highest annual total on record, as bears leave habitats in search of food.
- Experts attribute the rise in bear encounters to climate change and rural depopulation.
- A study from Akita University found that lying face down can reduce serious injuries during bear attacks.
- Authorities are considering deploying military personnel to manage the growing bear population and enhance public safety.
