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- A bear attacked a ramen cook in Aomori, Japan, during preparation for the restaurant's opening on November 9.
- He sustained injuries, including scratches on his eyelid and nose, but finished cooking with a blood-covered face.
- Japan is seeing a record number of bear attacks this year, with at least 13 fatalities and over 100 injuries.
- The Ministry of Environment says the surge in bear encounters poses a significant public-safety concern.
