Series of Bear Attacks Reported in Minakami Town.

Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture".
By AI from "Isesaki FM".

At around 1:30 PM on the 18th, a 64-year-old male office worker was attacked by a bear while picking mushrooms in the forests of Minakami Town, suffering serious injuries including a broken facial bone. Furthermore, at around 4 PM on the same day, a 76-year-old woman walking her dog on a road about 8 kilometers away was attacked by what appeared to be an adult bear, biting her ear and other parts of her body, and was taken to the hospital. While initially considered to have only minor injuries, it was later discovered that she had suffered serious injuries, including a broken skull. Police have increased patrols in the area and are urging residents to avoid unnecessary outings and to keep their doors locked.