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Conversation: Two people injured in separate bear attacks in northeastern Japan NHK

A: Hey there! Guess what? We got some wild news happening in Akita, huh?

B: What's up, man? Tell me!

A: There were two bear attacks on Monday in Akita Prefecture, can you believe it? An old guy even got hurt at his home early in the morning. Crazy!

B: No way! Was there only one bear involved or more than one?

A: It seems like the first bear was about a meter long and left with a smaller bear after the attack, so maybe more than one. Then, another elderly guy got attacked later in the day while walking in a forest near Daisen City.

B: Wow, this is getting serious! How many attacks have there been this year in Akita alone?

A: So far this year, bear attacks in Akita Prefecture have killed three people and injured over 50 others. The authorities have issued a warning for everyone in the prefecture now.

B: That's scary! I heard something similar is happening in Miyagi Prefecture too, right?

A: Yeah, it looks like people are avoiding a leisure facility there because of bear damage and increased sightings. The campers usually flock to the place this time of year, but they're down about 30% compared to last year!

B: What a shame! I wonder if they have any measures in place to keep the bears away?

A: They've closed part of the facility near the mountain and set up electric fences around a trout pool. Still, it doesn't seem like that's doing much to stop them.

B: Well, I hope they can find a solution soon so people will come back. It's just too bad for the facility owner.
Summary
Two bear attacks occurred in Akita Prefecture on Monday, one of which injured an elderly man at home. The incidents involved possibly multiple bears as a second attack happened later in the day near Daisen City. This year, bear attacks in Akita have resulted in three fatalities and over 50
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Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251103_08/#conversation

Date: Nov. 3, 2025

Notes: 2025-11-03

Created: 2025/11/03 15:40

Updated: 2025/12/07 22:50

Last Read: 2025/11/03 16:34