Animal attacks
Japan’s going on a bear hunt. It’s hoping to catch a big one
After more than 50 attacks in a year, stores now close earlier in Akita. Mail delivery has stopped in some places. And children no longer walk alone to school.
- Javier C. Hernández and Kiuko Notoya
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Japan calls in the army after 10 people killed by bears
The situation has become “truly dire”, officials say, as animals regularly attack faces and necks. The latest victim was a woman in her 80s.
- Julian Ryall
Guard dogs menaced worker before Energy Queensland meter reader killed
The family of a meter reader mauled to death hopes an inquest into the tragedy will provide answers and help protect front-line workers.
- Robyn Wuth
Young boy airlifted to hospital after dingo attack on K’gari
The boy was walking on the beach with his grandfather when he was set upon by a dingo.
- Alex Condon and Courtney Kruk
Teen in critical condition after Queensland shark attack
The boy was bitten on the stomach while swimming off Thursday Island on Saturday evening.
- Courtney Kruk
Shark net removal plans scrapped as Psillakis family thanks community
Sharks are particularly active around NSW beaches in late winter and spring, the state government’s vast sharking tracking program shows.
- Nick O'Malley
Teen girl dies after dog mauling
Annalyse Blyton, 17, was attacked by a dog at a friend’s house last Thursday. She succumbed to her injuries four days later.
- Josefine Ganko
Swooping season: How one angry magpie injured 15 people in 42 recorded swoops
The start of swooping season means Australians are logging magpie attacks, and one angry bird has a strike rate of seven injuries from seven forays.
- Bianca Hall
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- Indonesia
Villagers say there’s a rogue man-eater in their jungle. It has a taste for right legs
A group of men heads out at dusk along narrow jungle paths. They find spatters of blood. Then ripped pants and a pair of shoes. Finally, they find a body.
- Zach Hope and Amilia Rosa
‘Insane!’ Surfer has miracle escape after shark takes bite out of board
Surfing legend Kelly Slater weighed in on the near miss at a popular northern NSW beach, which has recorded two shark incidents in as many months.
- Josefine Ganko
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