Riot Police To Be Set on Bears Amid Spate of Attacks
Summary
Riot police in Japan will start helping with the culling of wild bears due to recent attacks on people. These operations will begin on November 13 in the Akita and Iwate regions. This marks the first time police officers in Japan will be directly involved in lethal wildlife control.Key Facts
- Japan will use riot police officers to help cull wild bears after multiple attacks.
- The operations will start on November 13 in Akita and Iwate prefectures.
- There have been over 100 bear attacks in Japan since April, with 12 deaths reported.
- The National Police Agency is providing special training and shooting practice for officers.
- Police will use rifles, which are considered more effective than handguns for culling.
- This initiative addresses a shortage of local hunters in the affected areas.
- Japan’s Self-Defense Forces are providing non-lethal support but are not using firearms against bears.
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