US EditionBear Enters Japanese Supermarket, Pounces on Customer, as Nationwide Toll Reaches New High
The bear, about 1.4 meters long, injured two men aged 69 and 76 during a 10-15 minute rampage amid 30 to 40 shoppers, reflecting rising urban bear encounters in Japan.
- A bear entered a grocery store in northern Japan on Tuesday, injuring two elderly customers aged 69 and 76.
- Police warned nearby residents to stay indoors, and the store manager said the bear seemed confused and agitated, unable to find the exit for 10-15 minutes.
- Bear attacks in Japan are at an all-time high this year with 7 deaths, as experts cite climate change and diminishing food sources driving bears into urban areas.
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A stressed-out bear has injured two people and frightened customers at a grocery store in central Japan. A man has also been found dead after a separate suspected bear attack. Bears have recently attacked people in several parts of the country.
A bear rampaged through the sushi section of a supermarket in central Japan on Tuesday, the latest in a series of attacks that have raised this year's death toll to a record high.
Two People Injured By Bear That Invaded A Grocery Store In Japan As Country Deals With Spike In Attacks
Japanese black bear Japan is currently dealing with an unprecedented rise in the number of bear attacks on humans due to a variety of factors that have led to a spike in those encounters. Now, the already concerning tally has risen yet again after two people were injured (and some avocados were ruined) when one of the animals made its way into a grocery store. The islands that comprise the nation of Japan are home to over 55,000 bears. The estim…
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