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Smartwatch GPS Data Reveals Japanese Hiker's Final Moments Before Fatal Bear Attack in Hokkaido
Dec 14, 2025 03:33 pm CST
A hiker's smartwatch in Hokkaido, Japan provided crucial GPS data revealing his final moments before being fatally mauled by a bear in August. The device showed how the victim fell down a slope near Mount Rausu trail and later how the bear returned to move his body. This incident adds to Japan's record 13 bear-related fatalities in 2025, highlighting growing concerns about human-wildlife encounters in the region.
Black Bear Attacks Zookeeper at Hangzhou Safari Park After Detecting Food Scent
Dec 08, 2025 06:26 pm CST
A zookeeper at Hangzhou Safari Park in China was attacked by a black bear during a performance when the animal smelled carrots and apples. Staff intervened to separate them, and neither was injured. The incident has sparked debate about animal welfare and the ethics of wildlife performances, with the bear subsequently removed from public shows.
Bear Attacks 60-Year-Old Tea Worker in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris: Forest Officials Respond
Nov 15, 2025 10:46 pm CST
A 60-year-old Nepalese woman was attacked by a bear while working at a tea estate in Kothagiri, Nilgiris. Forest officials have promised medical expense coverage and compensation while working to locate and relocate the bear back to the forest. The woman is currently receiving treatment for injuries to her left hand and leg at a local hospital.