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Conversation: Two dead, one missing after apparent bear attacks in Japan NHK

A: Hey there, any news you've been hearing around?
B: Not much, just the same old stuff. Why do you ask?

A: Well, check this out! Two people in different mountain areas of Japan were found dead, apparently from bear attacks.
B: No way! When did this happen?

A: The guy, Hirase Tetsuo, a 78-year-old farmer, was discovered Friday morning in Ooshika Village, Nagano Prefecture. Another woman in Miyagi Prefecture was found dead as well, with signs of an animal attack.
B: That's terrible! What happened to them?

A: Police say Hirase had injuries on his face and neck that looked like scratches. They believe he was attacked by a bear.
B: And the other woman in Miyagi Prefecture, what about her?

A: The police are still investigating, but they suspect she too was attacked by a bear.
B: This is scary! I hope nothing like this happens again.

A: Yeah, it's really unfortunate. The authorities have started search operations for the missing woman in Miyagi Prefecture since Saturday morning.
B: I hope they find her soon and that no one else gets hurt by bears. This just serves as a reminder to be cautious when exploring the mountains during this season.
Summary
Two people in Japan, Hirase Tetsuo and a woman from Miyagi Prefecture, died from apparent bear attacks. The first victim was found on Friday morning in Ooshika Village, Nagano Prefecture. The second victim's death also has signs of an animal attack, but the police are still investigating.
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ID: 9b30195e-16e4-4027-9161-ad9b6c566c15

Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251003_19/#conversation

Date: Oct. 3, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-03

Created: 2025/10/05 02:10

Updated: 2025/12/08 01:17

Last Read: 2025/10/05 08:45