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The U.S. State Department is warning Americans in Japan to be alert as bear attacks and sightings rise in parts of the country.
Americans should avoid areas where bears are sighted, especially if walking alone, and be aware of their surroundings, the State Department said in a "wildlife alert" Wednesday. Anyone who spots a bear should report it to local authorities.
Bears have killed at least 13 people in Japan since April, more than double the five people killed in the 2023-2024 fiscal year, AFP reported. It's the largest number of people killed by bears in Japan since the country began keeping such records in 2006. More than 100 other people have sustained injuries since April, according to Environment Ministry statistics from the end of October.
Most of the attacks have occurre
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