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flag A bear killed a 60-year-old onsen worker in Japan, marking a record year for bear fatalities.

flag A 60-year-old onsen worker went missing on October 16 in Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture, after reportedly being attacked by a bear while cleaning an outdoor bath. flag Authorities found bloodstains, personal items, and animal hair near the site, and a severely injured body was discovered the next day near a river. flag Police believe the man, Katsumi Sasazaki, was killed by a bear, which was later shot and killed nearby. flag This incident adds to a record number of bear-related fatalities in Japan this year, with experts citing increased bear activity due to poor food supplies and autumn migration patterns.

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