EGBear attacks in Japan have reached a record high, with 13 deaths and over 220 injuries reported between April 2025 and March 2026, compared to three deaths and 82 injuries in the same period the previous year. This surge is attributed to shrinking rural populations since WWII, reduced hunting activity, and climate change affecting natural food sources. Experts note that bears are increasingly approaching human habitation due to scarcity of traditional food sources, with over 50,000 bear sightings recorded in the past year. In response, the Japanese government has eased hunting regulations and introduced a population control plan aiming to reduce bear numbers to 62-67% of current levels by 2030. Authorities are deploying AI-powered monitoring systems, drones, and non-lethal deterrents to manage the situation, though some measures involve military intervention leading to bear euthanasia.
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