A Japanese rock climber had to fend off a black bear as he went up Mount Futago. .A video shows the climber descend onto a rocky ridge when he sees a bear running at him, who is trying to protect her cub. .This bear charges at the climber. It turns around and attempts to claw at him. . Bear attackBear attacks climber. .The bear continues to move towards him, but the climber fights back by punching, kicking, and screaming. It comes within inches of his face before tumbling down to a ridge below him. .It runs away for a few seconds before turning around and showing its teeth. .While he was able to fend off the animal's initial attack, he had to keep fighting it off with punches and kicks at its head. He managed to scare away the bear while managing not to fall off the face of the cliff. .After about 30 seconds, the bear runs off with its cub in tow, disappearing into the brush. .The climber admitted he invaded the bear’s territory, but he had no choice but to defend himself after it charged at him. He said he knew what to do because he is trained in karate and martial arts. .This attack resembles one in Dawson Creek, BC, on Oct. 3, where two women were injured after a black bear charged at them. .READ MORE: Bear attacks family in BC, critically injuring two women.The BC Conservation Officer Service said four people were hiking along Wolverine Trail on Bear Mountain when they were charged at by a bear. .Officers said the family turned to run upon noticing the animal, but it chased after them and began mauling one woman.
