Officials take extreme measure to address increasing bear attacks: 'An urgent matter'

Officials take extreme measure to address increasing bear attacks: 'An urgent matter'

Japan has deployed soldiers to the Akita prefecture to help address a startling rise in bear attacks in the mountainous region.  What's happening? Since May, over 50 people in the area have been attacked and at least four have been killed by bears, according to the Guardian. The area has seen an overpopulation of Asiatic black bears, which are venturing into residential areas to scavenge for food ahead of hibernation season.  The Japanese Defens…