Tokyo, Nov. 3 -- Two men were injured in separate bear attacks in Japan's Akita Prefecture as bear encounters increased sharply across the region, according to local police.
In Akita City, a 65-year-old man was attacked around 5:30 a.m. local time on Sunday in the yard of his home. Police said two bears were spotted at the scene.
The victim was taken to a hospital with injuries but remains conscious and able to communicate.
In Daisen City, another attack occurred around 7:00 a.m. local time on Sunday when an 83-year-old man was mauled while walking in a forested area in Jinguji.
He sustained injuries but is conscious and in stable condition, according to police.
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