While bear sightings hit record highs in 2025, predatory attacks stay uncommon. Still, these gripping cases prove why they still haunt outdoor enthusiasts.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: iStock Residents of Japan are on alert amid a rise in bears venturing into residential and commercial spaces where ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Three bears were captured on camera charging through the snow on a ski slope, right in the path of skiers coming down the hill at ...

Most people imagine a bear encounter as loud and chaotic, yet real encounters unfold with startling speed. A bear reads posture and movement almost instantly, and your reaction determines how the ...

Authorities are investigating whether the animal is linked to a recent encounter ...

A KTLA news crew in Monrovia, California, got a lot more than they bargained for this weekend while covering a terrifying ...

Managers of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness say they will extend stricter food storage requirements for visitors, noting the rules have reduced encounters with black bears over the last two ...

Less than 2% of reported bear encounters in 2025 resulted in the animal being euthanized by the agency. Human-related food sources like trash and bird seed were linked to about 75% of property damage ...

A Naples dog owner started an online fundraiser to cover vet bills after her dog was attacked by a Florida black bear. The dog, Juno, suffered severe injuries and requires surgery following the ...