Bears attacks and sightings continue in northern Japan

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In Japan, more and more people are being attacked by bears, and the number of deaths is also increasing. Local forces have reached their limit, which is why the state is taking drastic measures.

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Akita Prefecture is under threat from daily bear sightings. These sightings are not limited to mountains and fields, but are also spreading to tourist destinations. For the first time, the prefectural capital, Akita City, has implemented an emergency bear hunt, allowing the use of firearms at the discretion of the local government.