SocietyBear attacks in Japan reach record high, killing 13 and injuring more than 220
Bear attacks in Japan reached a record high between April 2025 and March 2026, leaving 13 people dead and more than 220 injured. Areas vulnerable to encounters have begun installing AI-equipped cameras in forests near residential neighborhoods to identify bears and alert authorities.
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CNN★★★☆☆2026-09-01 04:00Original
Bear attacks in Japan reach record high, killing 13 and injuring more than 220