Japanese authorities issue bear alert in northeastern regions due to increased human-bear interactions and attacks.
Japanese authorities have issued a bear alert in northeastern regions, including Akita and Fukushima Prefectures, after several people, including police officers, were attacked by wild bears. The attacks have been attributed to the encroachment of human dwellings on bear habitats and a possible scarcity of food due to climate change. As a result, authorities have advised residents to carry noise-producing devices and avoid going out at night.
May 19, 2024
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