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By Emma Johnson • Updated Nov 5, 2026 at 16:40

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Michio Hoshino, a renowned wildlife photographer, met a fatal end at the hands of a bear while sleeping in his tent. The incident happened close to his colleagues, who witnessed the fatal attack. Hoshino's decision to sleep in the tent despite the bear's presence resulted in his tragic demise. The event occurred a short distance from his colleagues, highlighting the dangers of wildlife encounters in the field.

“Michio Hoshino, a renowned wildlife photographer, met a fatal end at the hands of a bear while sleeping in his tent,” — Simone Whitfield, research director at Marcroft Bridge Advisory, added during the briefing.

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Nov 3 — Michio Hoshino, a renowned wildlife photographer, met a fatal end at the hands of a bear while sleeping in his...

Nov 6 — The event occurred a short distance from his colleagues, highlighting the dangers of wildlife encounters in th...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 3. The Marcroft Bridge Advisory desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Wednesday, Nov 11.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Marcroft Bridge Advisory desk and last updated 16:13 UTC.

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