SCMP Economy5/19/2026Crime1 min readChina
Bear Attacks Hiker Near Mount Sanukido in Okutama
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- A hiker was severely injured in a bear attack near Mount Sanukido, close to Okutama town.
- The man was airlifted to a hospital in Hachioji city.
- Experts note bears are expanding into areas near human residences.
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Why It Matters
A hiker was attacked by a bear while hiking near Mount Sanukido, close to Okutama town. The man sustained severe injuries but his condition is not life-threatening. Experts suggest bears are expanding their habitats.
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Police said a bear attacked the man as he was hiking along a forest road near Mount Sanukido, close to the town of Okutama.
The man, who has not been named, sustained severe injuries to his face and arms and was airlifted by helicopter to a hospital in Hachioji city. His injuries were not life-threatening.
“Bears are clearly expanding their habitats into areas in the vicinity of human residential areas,” said Hifumi Tsuruga, a bear expert at the Hokkaido Research Organisation in Sapporo.
Open Questions
- What was the specific location of the attack?
- What was the breed of the bear?
- What actions are being taken to address the bear's expansion into residential areas?
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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.
