Bear attack kills man near Mongolian capital

A rare bear attack in a home near the Mongolian capital leaves one man dead and a woman injured.

A brown bear entered a traditional dwelling near the Mongolian capital and killed a man while seriously injuring a woman. Police and wildlife authorities note an unprecedented rise in bear sightings around the area. Twenty-four encounters have been officially recorded in the region this year.

• The casualtiesOne man died in the attack and a woman sustained serious injuries.
• The locationThe incident occurred inside a traditional nomadic dwelling situated near Ulaanbaatar.