Bär attacks workers and devastated meat department in Japan

Bär attacks workers and devastated meat department in Japan

A bear that ran in a supermarket in the north japans was caught two days after an attack on an employee. This is the latest incident in a number of encounters between bears and people in the country.

incident in the supermarket

The bear entered the supermarket in the city of Akita on Saturday and attacked a 47-year-old employee who suffered slight injuries to the head in the incident, as the police said.

secondary intervals of the authorities

It took two more days for the authorities to catch the animal. In the meantime, the bear caused considerable damage in the meat area and damaged some shelves, the market manager reported.

increased bear attacks in Japan

Bären attacks are increasingly becoming a major problem for the country, especially in North Japan, where the mountain landscapes and the lush undergrowth offer optimal habitats.

Influence of climate change

experts noted that climate change disturbs the flower and pollination times, which affects the traditional food sources of the bears. This forces them to penetrate in urban areas in search of food.

use of drones and catch attempt

The bear, which is an estimated 1 meter long, remained in the supermarket after the attack. The authorities sent a drone on on Sunday to localize it, the public broadcaster NHK reported. Outside, police officers in protective equipment came into the supermarket with shields through a plastic input.

catch and fatal consequences

The bear was later found in the warehouse area, whereupon the employees set up a catch box with honey and apples to attract the animal. The bear was caught on Monday and later confirmed by a spokesman for the Akita city office.

Statistics of the bear attacks

The number of bear attacks in the prefecture was higher than usual this year after a record was reached last year. Japan also recorded the highest number of injuries or property damage caused by bear attacks in the financial year, which ended in March, according to NHK.

Reporting by CNNS Lisako Neriki Ancheta contributed to this article.