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Why bear attacks are rising fast in Japan
Experts attribute the rising bear attacks in Japan to bears becoming less afraid of humans as hunter numbers decline, leading them to venture beyond traditional habitats in search of food.
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- Bear goes on rampage in Japan, injuring 4 people