All articles tagged with #bear attack
Originally Published 14 days ago — by IFLScience
A 27,000-year-old teenage skeleton known as 'The Prince' was found with injuries likely caused by a bear mauling, and evidence suggests he survived for a few days after the attack. The lavish burial, initially thought to indicate high social status, may instead reflect ritual practices related to his traumatic injuries.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by F4W/WON
A former Marigold referee was found dead following a bear attack, highlighting a tragic wildlife encounter.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by 朝日新聞
A hot spring worker in Iwate Prefecture was found mutilated after being attacked by a bear, which was shot and killed by authorities; another recent bear attack nearby is under investigation to determine if the same bear was responsible.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Two hikers in British Columbia, Canada, were hospitalized after an encounter with a grizzly bear and her two cubs on a trail. The bear's actions were deemed defensive, and no action was taken against the bears. The trail remains closed, and authorities advise hikers to stay alert, make noise, travel in groups, and carry bear spray to prevent such incidents.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
A bear entered a supermarket in Japan, injuring two customers, amid a record-high number of bear attacks in the country this year, attributed to bears venturing into urban areas due to climate change affecting their traditional food sources.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by SoraNews24
A foreign tourist was attacked by a bear near a popular sightseeing spot in Shirakawa-go, Japan, suffering minor injuries. The incident occurred close to a shuttle bus stop, with bear sightings increasing in the area this year, prompting police and hunters to patrol and set traps. Visitors are advised to stay alert and take precautions as bears become more active before hibernation.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ABC News
A 29-year-old man was injured by a bear while hiking in Yellowstone's Turbid Lake Trail, likely a grizzly, and is recovering; the incident is under investigation and the trail is closed.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
A woman in Kenai, Alaska, was seriously injured after being mauled by a bear while out for a morning jog, dragging her about 100 feet to a neighbor's property. The family describes her as a loving mother and nurse, and she is now on a long road to recovery with extensive surgeries expected. Wildlife officials are searching for the bear, believed to be a brown bear, in the area.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by TMZ
An Alaska mother of three was severely mauled and dragged 150 feet by a brown bear while jogging near her home, sustaining serious injuries and undergoing surgery, but she is currently stable and on the road to recovery.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ABC News
A woman was seriously injured in a bear attack while jogging near her home in Kenai, Alaska, prompting a search for the bear by local authorities; the bear has not yet been found, and the investigation is ongoing.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Japan Times
A young man who went missing after a bear attack while hiking on Mount Rausu in Hokkaido has been found dead, with evidence including bloodstained clothing discovered by rescue teams.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CBS News
A young hiker in his 20s was killed after being attacked and dragged into the forest by a brown bear on Mount Rausu in Hokkaido, Japan. The bear was later killed by hunters, and DNA analysis will confirm if it was responsible for the death. This incident occurs amid rising bear encounters in Japan, driven by environmental changes and human encroachment, prompting new hunting laws and safety measures.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by ABC News
A woman is in critical condition after being attacked by a bear near Ljubljana, Slovenia, amid ongoing debates over bear culling policies as the bear population in the area has grown to around 1,000.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
A murder suspect who previously claimed to have been attacked by a bear has been captured in South Carolina. The individual was wanted in connection with a murder case and had used the bear attack story as part of their defense or alibi.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian US
Nicholas Wayne Hamlett was arrested in South Carolina for allegedly murdering hiker Steven Lloyd in Tennessee and attempting to disguise the crime as a bear attack. Hamlett, who stole another man's identity to evade arrest, faces extradition to Tennessee on a first-degree murder charge. He is also wanted in Alabama for parole violations related to previous charges of attempted murder and kidnapping. The arrest concluded a multi-state manhunt involving the FBI and local authorities.