In Japan's Hokkaido Prefecture, a bear rammed a stopped car multiple times to protect her cub, reports infohub.kz.
The incident occurred at night near the village of Bifuka. A 30-year-old woman driving a passenger car spotted two bears on the road—an adult and its cub—and immediately stopped. However, the bear perceived the car as a threat.
Dashcam footage shows the large animal lunging at the vehicle and forcefully slamming into the front of the hood several times.
The attack left the car with severe damage: deep dents on the hood, claw scratches, and even a punctured hole. The woman inside was unharmed. After several strikes, the wild animal and its cub fled into the forest.
Hokkaido police released the dashcam footage to warn local residents and drivers of the danger. In autumn, wild bears become especially active as they search for food before hibernation. Authorities had to increase patrols in mountainous areas, and motorists are advised to exercise extra caution when driving at night.