'Almost every day': Japan battles spike in bear attacks

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But insurers warn travellers to stay out of bear-alert areas or risk losing their coverage.

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Convenience stores and delivery companies are taking action to protect employees and customers as the predators are spotted in record numbers.

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A record 13 people have died in over 100 bear attacks in Japan this year, with experts blaming food shortages as the animals venture further into residential areas. Simon Moritz has more.

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‘Almost every day’: Japan battles spike in bear attacks

The sense of fear is palpable in parts of northern Japan, where some locals have fastened bells to their bags hoping the noise will keep bears away, while signs warn people to be on guard. The animals have killed a record 13 across the country since April, with a steady flow of reports of bears entering homes, roaming near schools and rampaging in supermarkets. “We hear news almost every day about people being attacked or injured,” said 28-year-…