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Watch: Man dons bear costume in Japanese Police animal attack drill

Watch: Man dons bear costume in Japanese Police animal attack drill

Summary

Japanese police and local hunters conducted a bear attack response drill in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. During the drill, a man wore a bear costume while firecrackers were used to simulate chasing the bear away, and participants learned how to approach an animal safely after it has been shot or sedated.

Key Facts

  • Japanese police and hunters held a bear attack drill in Tochigi Prefecture.
  • The drill included a man in a bear costume to simulate a bear attack.
  • Participants used firecrackers to mimic scaring away a bear.
  • The drill taught how to safely approach a tranquilized or shot bear.
  • Tochigi Prefecture has reported three bear attacks this year.
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