bear
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Japan confirmed Friday the first fatal bear attack of 2026 after a record 13 deaths last year, with reports pointing to a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
In September 2025, a 29-year old man was hiking alone on the remote Turbid Lake Trail when he apparently surprised a bear.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
“The vibes are very good. The energy is pretty high. If this is a bear market, I’ll take it.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
A spate of bear encounters, including at hot spring resorts and in supermarkets last year, sparked alarm, with the government deploying troops to help hunt and trap them.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
‘In a few days, the bear will be too strong to overcome. We can’t call a clan meet, there’s no time. I must decide this now, for all the clans.’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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