By The Straits Times | Created at 2026-08-22 07:41:40 | Updated at 2026-09-18 13:09:10
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TOKYO – A male foreign tourist was attacked by a bear near an observation deck overlooking Lake Towada in Japan, a popular tourist spot, in the north-eastern prefecture of Aomori, local authorities said on Aug 22.
The man, whose right arm was bitten by the bear, was airlifted to a hospital but was able to communicate, according to the city of Towada and the local fire department.
This is a developing story. KYODO NEWS
