Wildlife Attacks

Akita governor requests SDF help as bear attacks spike

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Akita Prefecture Governor Kenta Suzuki announced in a Sunday social media post his intent to request Self-Defense Forces assistance to address a surge in bear attacks. This follows a Friday incident where one person was killed and three injured. Bear attacks have reached record levels nationwide this year.