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Conversation: Spate of bear attacks has Japan on edge NHK

A: Hey there! Did you hear about the news?
B: No, what's up?

A: Well, there was a bear attack at a supermarket near our place last night!
B: Oh no! That's scary. What happened?

A: Two guys got attacked, one inside the store and another in the parking lot. They both got hurt.
B: That's terrible! Was anyone else there?

A: Yeah, around 30 to 40 people were inside when it happened. The bear ran through the fish and sushi sections before running away.
B: Wow, that must have been terrifying for everyone!

A: Police are doing extra patrols near schools today because of this. They're making sure kids are safe.
B: I see. That's good they're being careful.

A: And get this, there was another bear found in a trap this morning in the same city!
B: That's strange. Do you think it could be the same bear?

A: There were also reports of a body with bear scratch marks and growling near a mountain in another city. A man in his 70s has been missing since Tuesday, and he was supposedly picking mushrooms.
B: That's really concerning. Let's hope they find him safe.

A: There was another attack today in Akita Prefecture, a woman in her 80s got scratched by a bear there this morning.
B: I wonder if these attacks are connected?

A: They said it's the third day in a row that there have been reports of bear attacks in Akita!
B: That's worrying, let's keep an eye on the news and hope everything gets resolved soon.
Summary
Bear attack occurred at a supermarket near the location, injuring two individuals. Approx. 30-40 people were present during the incident. Another bear was found trapped in the same city, and there have been reports of bear attacks in Akita Prefecture for three consecutive days, including one
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ID: e4c59a0b-c901-4972-b423-f8c7376b5ceb

Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251008_14/#conversation

Date: Oct. 8, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-08

Created: 2025/10/09 06:10

Updated: 2025/12/08 00:54

Last Read: 2025/10/09 08:00