On the frontline: Japan's deadly bear attacks | ABC News

After a record year of deadly bear attacks, authorities in northern Japan are urging residents to remain vigilant. The bear population has surged in recent years, yet food supplies are becoming more scarce.
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It's become so bad that some government officials fear bears are viewing humans as potential food.
North Asia Correspondent James Oatten reports from Hokkaido.
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