Researchers find people who lay face down and covered their heads and necks, escaped serious injuries
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Researchers find people who lay face down and covered their heads and necks, escaped serious injuries
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Taking a defensive posture by lying face down when encountering a bear can prevent serious injuries, according to a new Japanese study.
Governor of one prefecture says he is considering asking the military for help to tackle increasing attacks amid thousands-strong…
A record 13 people have died in bear maulings in Japan this year, with experts blaming food shortages as the animals venture…
Japan has deployed troops in order to help tackle a surge in bear attacks that has seen a dozen people killed in recent months.…
A man in a bear costume chased residents in Japan during a safety drill conducted following a spate of attacks and sightings.…
Japan has deployed the military to some regions to address the situation.
At least 12 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in bear attacks across Japan since April.
Japan governor asks for military help against ‘dire’ bear attacks
