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Frightening news came out of Japan this week when it was revealed that the military has been directed to help people in the community due to a rise in bear attacks. Many publications, including ABC ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Defense Ministry sent troops on Wednesday to the northern prefecture of Akita to help contain a surge of bear attacks that have horrified residents in the mountainous region.

Japan is reeling from an alarming surge in bear attacks as authorities scrambled to contain near-daily encounters of the animals invading homes, schools and even supermarkets. The latest wave of ...