Bear attacks in Japan: why are they rising and how can Hongkongers stay safe?

Fatal bear attacks on people in Japan have hit a record high so far this year, with 10 deaths and over 100 people injured since April.

While most victims were locals, at least one tourist was attacked earlier this month when a Spanish visitor suffered minor injuries after a cub lunged at him at a bus stop in the scenic village of Shirakawa-go, a Unesco World Heritage site in Gifu prefecture.

The incident highlights risks even at heavily visited sites.

Here, the Post examines recent cases, offers tips on how to stay safe and tells you what to do in the event of an attack.

Where are the latest cases?

The recent incidents in urban and residential areas indicate that attacks are no longer confined to the remote wilderness, although most events have occurred in the northeastern prefectures of Akita and Iwate.

  

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