1. A 69-year-old man was attacked by a bear at a public bathroom near Numata Station in Gunma Prefecture, north of Tokyo, early on Friday morning.
2. The man sustained a slight injury to his right leg before the bear fled the scene when he yelled and fought back.
3. Police are patrolling the area and urging residents to refrain from going out unless necessary, while also advising them to secure all doors and windows in their residences due to the presence of the bear.
2. The man sustained a slight injury to his right leg before the bear fled the scene when he yelled and fought back.
3. Police are patrolling the area and urging residents to refrain from going out unless necessary, while also advising them to secure all doors and windows in their residences due to the presence of the bear.
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69-year-old man attacked by bear at public bathroom near Numata Station, Gunma Prefecture. Sustained minor right leg injury; bear fled after yelling and fighting back. Police patrolling area, advising residents to stay indoors and secure residences due to bear presence.
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251128_10/#summary
Date: Nov. 28, 2025
Notes: 2025-11-28
Created: 2025/11/28 19:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 21:24
Last Read: 2025/11/28 21:15