1. An elderly man in Fukushima, Japan was injured by a bear while working with neighbors to remove electric fences near a farm road on Sunday morning.
2. The attack happened in Bandai town, and the bear that attacked is approximately one meter tall and fled towards a nearby mountain forest.
3. The man sustained injuries to his head and other parts of his body but was reportedly able to talk while being transported to the hospital. Police and town officials have set up traps to catch the bear and are urging caution among local residents.
2. The attack happened in Bandai town, and the bear that attacked is approximately one meter tall and fled towards a nearby mountain forest.
3. The man sustained injuries to his head and other parts of his body but was reportedly able to talk while being transported to the hospital. Police and town officials have set up traps to catch the bear and are urging caution among local residents.
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Summary
Elderly man injured by bear in Fukushima, Japan during electric fence removal near a farm road. The attacking bear is around one meter tall and fled towards a nearby mountain forest. Injuries sustained include head and body wounds; the man was able to speak while being transported to the hospital.
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251116_09/#summary
Date: Nov. 16, 2025
Notes: 2025-11-16
Created: 2025/11/16 16:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 22:02
Last Read: 2025/11/17 09:44