Japan trail reopens after fatal bear attack, then another bear strands 4 hikers

 Four hikers were stranded on a Hokkaido mountain after encountering a brown bear. They waited for over three hours before rescue teams arrived by helicopter. The bear had blocked the trail, preventing the group from continuing their descent. This incident occurred on Mount Rausu, which had recently reopened after a fatal attack. Bear encounters are increasing across Japan, prompting official warnings. Four hikers were stranded on a Hokkaido mountain after encountering a brown bear. They waited for over three hours before rescue teams arrived by helicopter. The bear had blocked the trail, preventing the group from continuing their descent. This incident occurred on Mount Rausu, which had recently reopened after a fatal attack. Bear encounters are increasing across Japan, prompting official warnings.