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Bear spray discharged accidentally in Japan post office, hospitalizing five

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A Vietnamese man accidentally discharged bear spray in a Nagoya post office, leading to five people being hospitalized. The 22-year-old man, Huynh Nhat Duy, has apologized for the incident, stating it was unintentional. The spray, containing capsaicin, caused irritation and illness among eight people, with five requiring hospital treatment, though no serious injuries were reported. AI

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Bear spray discharged accidentally in Japan post office, hospitalizing five

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP’s Asia desk ·

    Bear spray surge in Japan sparks safety concerns after accidental discharge

    Following a surge in bear attacks in Japan, people are arming themselves with sprays while authorities have started installing cameras in mountainous areas in the north to monitor the animals. However, a recent effort to stay safe backfired, resulting in five people injured – not…

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