CNN's Hanako Montgomery speaks with a Japanese monk who survived a bear attack near his temple grounds. Tougen Yoshihara considers himself lucky amid a surge of fatal bear attacks this year. Explore the full story on the CNN app: https://cnn.it/48OEJ4X | CNN

BEARS can be seen anywhere in Alabama. This one rambled past a Cherokee County game camera last night. Judging by the earrings, it looks like one we’ve met before. PLEASE report your bear sightings, including 💩 or 🐾 , to our database here: https://game.dcnr.alabama.gov/BlackBear AND take steps to prevent undesirable interactions by getting BEARWISE: https://bearwise.org/ 📹 Thanks to Danny Wright for the video! | Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division