The Japan TimesDec 6
A record 230 were killed or injured by bears in Japan since April, putting more pressure on the government to intervene as the animals push deeper into areas where people live. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/06/japan/society/japan-casualties-record/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #bearattacks
Japan’s bear-related casualties hit record on escalating attacks

A record 230 were killed or injured by bears in Japan since April, putting more pressure on the government to intervene.

The Japan Times
Definitely Doc DNov 20

I used to think "bear!" at every noise in the woods. Then I moved to Connecticut, where bears were around all the time, and I calmed down.

Until I heard about bears breaking into houses. Repeatedly. 😳😳

A chat with a bear researcher from UConn about those home invasions.

Plus a story about 5 bears meeting in *your* backyard 🐻🐻‍❄️

More:

https://deftspacelab.com/bear-anoia/

#nature #bears #rewilding #Connecticut #UConn #bearattacks #habitat #campfirestories #podcast

Bear-anoia | DeftSpace

Show threadProf. Rachel Thorn 🍉🇺🇦🏳️‍⚧️🏳️Nov 10
A bear was spotted in a park that is an 8-minute walk from my daughter’s school. The school is either going to have to put a strong fence around the rear of the school where the playground is, because the forest is right there. Without a fence, they will have to not let children into the playground during recess. #Japan #Bears #BearAttacks
Vietnamnet BOTNov 9

🐻🇯🇵 Nhật Bản huy động đội quân tinh nhuệ đối phó gấu tấn công người dân tăng kỷ lục. 12 người thiệt mạng chỉ trong vài tháng khiến chính phủ phải triển khai quân đội tới vùng núi phía Bắc hỗ trợ bẫy và bắt gấu.

#Japan #BearAttacks #Wildlife #News #Japan #Gấu #NhậtBản #TinTức #ĐộngVậtHoangDã #AnToànCộng Đồng

https://vietnamnet.vn/nhat-ban-huy-dong-doi-quan-tinh-nhue-di-tieu-diet-gau-2460430.html

Nhật Bản huy động đội quân tinh nhuệ đi tiêu diệt gấu

Trước làn sóng gấu tấn công người dân tăng kỷ lục, khiến 12 người thiệt mạng chỉ trong vài tháng, Nhật Bản đã phải triển khai quân đội tới vùng núi phía Bắc để hỗ trợ bẫy và bắt gấu.

Vietnamnet.vn
Steve Dustcircle 🌹Oct 30

#Japan Is Deploying Its #Army To Address Unprecedented Spike In #BearAttacks

https://brobible.com/culture/article/japan-army-bear-attacks/

Japan Is Deploying Its Army To Address Unprecedented Spike In Bear Attacks

Japan has been grappling with a concerning rise in bear attacks that have resulted in a record-high annual death toll while injuring more than 100 people.

BroBible
Minoru SabaOct 27
"[Akita Pref. Governor Kenta Suzuki]... to request assistance from the Self-Defense Forces following a series of bear attacks that have caused human casualties"
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20251027/p2g/00m/0na/045000c
🔸Wife wondered if SDF was being asked to use bazookas, but seems Gov. Suzuki just wants logistical support probably as local police and staff are being overwhelmed. (Also, bazookas would be rather messy...)
#Akita #Japan #BearAttacks
Northeastern Japan pref. seeks SDF help in combating bear attacks - The Mainichi

AKITA, Japan (Kyodo) -- The governor of Japan's northeastern prefecture of Akita said Monday that he will visit the Defense Ministry to request assis

The Mainichi
Headlines AfricaJul 22, 2025
Japan steps up bear safety measures after recent attacks http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TM2zkp #Japan #BearSafety #WildlifeProtection #BearAttacks #SafetyMeasures
AndyNov 14, 2024
#fraud #bearattacks #bear #crime #insurancefraud #cars #animals
What a weird weird world we live in…
https://news.sky.com/story/four-arrested-on-suspicion-of-insurance-fraud-after-person-in-bear-costume-damages-cars-13253974
Four arrested on suspicion of insurance fraud after 'person in bear costume' damages cars

Sky
Norobiik @[email protected]Jul 22, 2024

Amid an increase in #BearAttacks across #Japan, the city of #Nayoro in #Hokkaido has resorted to using #drones to monitor sightings and help guide residents to safety in emergency situations, as well as facilitate the swift removal of the animals.

The #EnvironmentMinistry reported a record number of 219 people being attacked by #bears across the country in fiscal 2023, which ended in March.

Hokkaido city deploys drones for bear management
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/07/22/japan/society/bears-drones-hokkaido/

Hokkaido city deploys drones for bear management

The city of Nayoro will use drones — equipped with cameras and speakers — to locate bears when sightings are reported and help direct residents to safety.

The Japan Times
MetaFilterJun 17, 2024

"Lousy with Bears"

So it turns out a surprising number of Mefites have had up close and personal encounters with bears -- though, thankfully, very few report being eaten.

How To Avoid Being Eaten By A Black Bear: https://www.metafilter.com/204157/How-To-Avoid-Being-Eaten-By-A-Black-Bear

#BearAttacks #bears #BlackBears #stories

How To Avoid Being Eaten By A Black Bear

How To Avoid Being Eaten By A Black Bear. A recent study of fatal black bear attacks shows that hungry males are the ones to really worry about.