<p>Two people were hospitalised after being chased by a bear in the town of Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia, according to local officials. The terrifying incident was caught on camera where pedestrians were seen running away from the bear before it lunged at one person.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>At least two injured after bear attack</strong></h2>

<p>Emergency services confirmed the incident and said two people had been treated for injuries. A 49-year-old woman sustained an injury to her shoulder and a 72-year-old man was treated for a gash on his head.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to reports, the local police eventually drove the bear out of the town and back into the forest. The video posted on social media shows the bear running along a road and eventually lunging at a man on the sidewalk.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Woman dies after being chased by bear</strong></h2>

<p>The incident, the clip of which surfaced on Sunday (Mar 17), made headlines two days after a 31-year-old woman from Belarus died after she was chased by a bear in Slovakia’s Low Tatras mountain range.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The woman was walking with a 29-year-old man on Friday (Mar 15) when they came across the bear. The couple ran in opposite directions in the area which is known for having thick forests and steep ravines.</p>

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<p>According to the Slovak Mountain Rescue Service, the man lost sight of the woman as she was chased. Local officials deployed dogs and thermal imaging drones and began looking for her after they were alerted by the man about the incident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 31-year-old was later found by a search dog at the bottom of a steep ravine. However, the cause of her death, whether it was due to the fall or the bear attack, was not immediately clear. The Slovak officials have since launched an investigation into the circumstances of her death.</p>

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Two people were hospitalised after being chased by a bear in the town of Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia, according to local officials. The terrifying incident was caught on camera where pedestrians were seen running away from the bear before it lunged at one person.

Two people were hospitalised after being chased by a bear in the town of Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia, according to local officials. The terrifying incident was caught on camera where pedestrians were seen running away from the bear before it lunged at one person. At least two injured after bear attack Emergency services confirmed the incident and said two people had been treated for injuries. A 49-year-old woman sustained an injury to her shoulder and a 72-year-old man was treated for a gash on his head. Also Read | St Patrick's weekend in US turns deadly, four killed in three separate shooting incidents According to reports, the local police eventually drove the bear out of the town and back into the forest. The video posted on social media shows the bear running along a road and eventually lunging at a man on the sidewalk. ‼️🐻 Bear in the center of Liptovský Mikuláš #ThisIsSlovakia 🎥: Marika Trnkova Bizubova / Facebook #medved #bear #medvednica #medveď #slovensko #slovakia #liptovskymikulas #danger #wildlife #animal #bears pic.twitter.com/kx76SmFJUZ — This Is Slovakia (@ThisIsSlovakia_) March 17, 2024 × Woman dies after being chased by bear The incident, the clip of which surfaced on Sunday (Mar 17), made headlines two days after a 31-year-old woman from Belarus died after she was chased by a bear in Slovakia’s Low Tatras mountain range. The woman was walking with a 29-year-old man on Friday (Mar 15) when they came across the bear. The couple ran in opposite directions in the area which is known for having thick forests and steep ravines. Also Read | Vladimir Putin: From Soviet fight-picking child to Russia's reigning president According to the Slovak Mountain Rescue Service, the man lost sight of the woman as she was chased. Local officials deployed dogs and thermal imaging drones and began looking for her after they were alerted by the man about the incident. The 31-year-old was later found by a search dog at the bottom of a steep ravine. However, the cause of her death, whether it was due to the fall or the bear attack, was not immediately clear. The Slovak officials have since launched an investigation into the circumstances of her death. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Japan is witnessing a dramatic increase in bear attacks as experts sound the alarm about rising encounters between bears and humans,&nbsp;as the animals struggle to find food in their natural habitats.</p>

<p>The number of bear-related incidents has reached an unprecedented level, with at least 158 injuries and two fatalities since April, equalling the record set in 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Why&nbsp;are the attacks happening?</strong></h2>

<p>These attacks, according to the environment ministry, are concentrated in the northern part of Honshu, Japan's largest island.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This surge in bear encounters is attributed to a combination of factors: a bumper crop of acorns and beechnuts last year, which led to the birth of larger bear cubs. That, along with a shortage of dietary staples this year, has forced bears to venture into populated areas for food before hibernation.</p>

<p>In the past, bear encounters were primarily related to foragers and hikers in the forests. However, as per the Guardian, the once-distinct boundaries between bear habitats and depopulated villages have blurred, resulting in more frequent human encounters with bears in urban areas.</p>

<h2><strong>Bear attacks</strong></h2>

<p>Reports from Japan's Kyodo news agency reveal that 15 of Japan's 47 prefectures reported bear attacks in the six months leading up to September. The highest number of incidents occurred in Akita, followed by Iwate and Fukushima.</p>

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<p>Iwate authorities noted that over half of the reported attacks occurred near people's homes, and around a fifth of the victims had taken preventive measures, like carrying bear-deterring bells, yet were still targeted.</p>

<p>Earlier this month, a bear attacked six people in a single day in an urban area of Akita, including an elderly woman and a schoolgirl waiting at a bus stop. Three of these attacks occurred in a neighbourhood near shops, residences, and a hospital.</p>

<h2><strong>Officials issue warning</strong></h2>

<p>In light of the extraordinary surge in bear attacks, the nation's environment ministry has urged the public to dispose of household food waste properly, as it can attract bears, and to keep doors closed. Farmers have also been advised not to leave fallen fruit on the ground.</p>

<p>Furthermore,&nbsp;the country's public broadcaster&nbsp;NHK in a recently&nbsp;aired&nbsp;programme advised&nbsp;people to carry&nbsp;bear repellant spray and avoid making eye contact or attempting to flee from the animal if encountering a bear.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Japan is witnessing a dramatic increase in bear attacks as experts sound the alarm about rising encounters between bears and humans, as the animals struggle to find food in their natural habitats.

Japan is witnessing a dramatic increase in bear attacks as experts sound the alarm about rising encounters between bears and humans, as the animals struggle to find food in their natural habitats. The number of bear-related incidents has reached an unprecedented level, with at least 158 injuries and two fatalities since April, equalling the record set in 2020. Why are the attacks happening? These attacks, according to the environment ministry, are concentrated in the northern part of Honshu, Japan's largest island. Also read | Elon Musk announces new rule over revenue share arrangement with X users This surge in bear encounters is attributed to a combination of factors: a bumper crop of acorns and beechnuts last year, which led to the birth of larger bear cubs. That, along with a shortage of dietary staples this year, has forced bears to venture into populated areas for food before hibernation. In the past, bear encounters were primarily related to foragers and hikers in the forests. However, as per the Guardian, the once-distinct boundaries between bear habitats and depopulated villages have blurred, resulting in more frequent human encounters with bears in urban areas. Bear attacks Reports from Japan's Kyodo news agency reveal that 15 of Japan's 47 prefectures reported bear attacks in the six months leading up to September. The highest number of incidents occurred in Akita, followed by Iwate and Fukushima. Also read | Australia halts trade negotiations with EU. Here's why Iwate authorities noted that over half of the reported attacks occurred near people's homes, and around a fifth of the victims had taken preventive measures, like carrying bear-deterring bells, yet were still targeted. Earlier this month, a bear attacked six people in a single day in an urban area of Akita, including an elderly woman and a schoolgirl waiting at a bus stop. Three of these attacks occurred in a neighbourhood near shops, residences, and a hospital. Officials issue warning In light of the extraordinary surge in bear attacks, the nation's environment ministry has urged the public to dispose of household food waste properly, as it can attract bears, and to keep doors closed. Farmers have also been advised not to leave fallen fruit on the ground. Furthermore, the country's public broadcaster NHK in a recently aired programme advised people to carry bear repellant spray and avoid making eye contact or attempting to flee from the animal if encountering a bear. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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