US EditionUltramarathon Runner Details Bear Attack In Japan That Left His Arm 'Fully Snapped'
- A bear attacked ultramarathon runner Billy Halloran in Japan, leaving his arm 'fully snapped' and held together only by his coat.
- Halloran encountered two Asiatic Black Bears, with one attacking him and causing severe injuries including puncture wounds and a shattered arm.
- Billy underwent several surgeries, including three operations to repair his severely injured arm.
- Since April 2025, Japan has seen seven bear-related deaths, the highest recorded since 2006, attributed to increased human-bear encounters.
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Billy Halloran knows well the forests of Myoko, Japan: he usually walks, runs, and even participated in an ultramaraton because of his wild nature. But two weeks ago he ended up running for his life in the same forest, after being attacked by a...
Ultramarathon Runner Details Bear Attack In Japan That Left His Arm 'Fully Snapped'
Japanese black bear Japan is currently grappling with a spike in bear attacks that have resulted in an unprecedented number of deaths in the country. There have also been dozens of people who’ve been targeted and were lucky enough to walk away and tell the tale—including an ultramarathon runner who’s opened up about a harrowing incident that unfolded at the start of October. Running can be a great excuse to get some fresh air and and connect wit…
By Jessie Yeung, CNN Billy Halloran knows the forests of Myoko, Japan, well: He's a regular hiker, a runner, and even entered an ultramarathon for their rugged nature. But two weeks ago, he ended up running for his life in the same forest after being attacked by a bear. Halloran was out for a routine run in early October when he saw something he'd never seen before: two Asiatic black bears. He immediately knew he was in trouble. Bear attacks hav…
New Zealander Billy Halloran knows the forests of Myoko, Japan, inside and out. He's run, hiked, and even completed an ultramarathon there. But two weeks ago, the familiar forest almost became fatal for him when he was attacked by a bear.
Ultramarathon runner Billy Halloran, who lives in Japan, had a terrifying experience. While out for a run, he was attacked by a bear in the forests of Myoku. It nearly tore off his arm and seriously injured his leg.
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