Japan sends military as deadly bear attacks claim 12 lives in 6 months
Since April, deadly bear attacks have claimed 12 lives in northern Japan, reports Reuters. Bear sightings in Akita have exploded 600% this year. Over 100 people have been mauled nationwide.
Rising populations of both Asiatic black bears and larger brown bears on Hokkaid…
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