Bear kills man in home attack near Mongolian capital

BBC World Thursday 08 October 2026, 11:52 UTC 1 min read

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Police say the bear entered a traditional nomadic dwelling near Ulaanbaatar, killing a man and seriously injured a woman.

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Bear kills man in home attack near Mongolian capital

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