A hunter has gone missing on Mt Esan in Hokkaido, Japan, close to where a large brown bear was seen. His rifle and blood were found, raising concerns about his safety. This incident follows a series of deadly bear attacks, including the fatal mauling of a newspaper delivery man in Fukushima, leading local authorities to declare a month-long bear emergency. Bear attacks have surged recently, with factors like declining food sources and rural depopulation contributing to the bears' encroachment into human areas.
Authorities in Japan are currently on the lookout for a missing hunter last seen in Hokkaido, near a bear sighting. His rifle and bloodstains were found nearby.
Following a rise in bear attacks, including the fatal mauling of a newspaper delivery man, local officials declared a bear emergency in the town of Fukushima.
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