Bear attacks supermarket employee in Japan
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The local authorities have set up two traps at the store’s entrance in an attempt to capture the animal.
PHOTO: THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
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A supermarket employee in Akita City was attacked in the store by a bear early on the morning of Nov 30, at around 6.20am local time.
The city, located in the coastal plains of central Akita Prefecture and bordered by the Sea of Japan to the west, is known for its natural landscapes, which can sometimes bring wildlife into urban areas.
Local police reported that the employee, a man in his 40s, sustained injuries to his face and was taken to a nearby hospital. Fortunately, his injuries are not life-threatening.
As at 11am, the bear, measuring approximately 1m in length, remained inside the store.
The local authorities have set up two traps at the store’s entrance in an attempt to capture the animal.
The attack occurred near a doorway that connects the sales floor to the store’s backyard, as about 20 employees were preparing to open the store. THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
