Japan deploys troops to northern mountains to tackle wave of deadly bear attacks

Japan has deployed soldiers to its northern mountains because of a surge in attacks by bears.
At least 12 people have been killed and more than 100 injured since April.

Al Jazeera’s Alex Baird reports.

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Post from Al Jazeera on November 05, 2025

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