A: Hey there! Did you catch the news today? 🗞️
B: No, not yet. What's up? 🤔

A: You won't believe it, but there've been more bear incidents in the northeast recently! 🐻
B: Really?! Where and what happened this time? 😮

A: It's in Misato town, Akita Prefecture. Two bears were spotted on a high school playground over the weekend! 🏫
B: Wow, that sounds scary! Were there any students around? 🎓

A: Yeah, there were three, but their parents came to pick them up just in time. The police found the bears in a tree in the compound. 🌳
B: That's wild! How big were they? 😮

A: One was about 1.2 meters long and the other was around 50 centimeters. They left the school late Saturday evening, nearly 12 hours after they were first spotted. 🕛
B: The police are urging nearby residents to be careful, huh? 🚔

A: Exactly! And this isn't the only case in Akita Prefecture; an elderly man was attacked by a bear in a field on Saturday as well. He had injuries on his face and is being treated in a hospital now. 😨
B: I've heard about the bear attacks this year – it's sad to see so many incidents. Police are increasing patrols and issuing warnings against Asian black bears. 😢

A: You're right. And in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture, another elderly man was attacked by a bear near his house on Saturday afternoon while trying to scare it away. He has injuries on his hand and thigh but is expected to be okay. 💔
B: That's too much! I hope these incidents stop soon... 😓

A: Let's keep our fingers crossed and stay safe, buddy! 🙏