Japan family finds bear in kitchen as deadly maulings surge in northern regions
A family in northern Japan called police after finding a bear in their kitchen, an official said on Wednesday, as anxiety over the animals grows following a surge in deadly maulings.
The incident occurred Monday night in Shizukuishi, Iwate Prefecture, where an 87-year-old resident discovered the bear in his kitchen. The bear had apparently opened the refrigerator and scattered food across the floor, police said.
In the same town, another resident reported four unwanted visits from a bear in the week through Saturday, targeting cat food and pickles, according to police. No one was injured in these incidents.
A series of bear sightings has been reported recently as hot weather persists in various parts of Japan. In the northern region of Tohoku on the island of Honshu, where Iwate Prefecture is located, bears have killed five people since April 1, according to reports. Nationwide, Japan has recorded a record 13 deaths from bear attacks this year, according to the country's environment ministry.
Scientists attribute the sharp increase in incidents to a growing bear population, a decline in the number of people living in rural areas, and other factors, including reduced food availability.
In one recent incident, a brown bear encounter prompted the emergency closure of hiking trails on Mount Rausu in Hokkaido, though the trails have since reopened.
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