TOKYO -- The growing threat posed by wild bear attacks in Japan was addressed today in an inaugural meeting of officials from relevant ministries and agencies, with the creation of a paid government hunter program among the main measures discussed.
Environment
Japan eyes putting hunters on payroll as bear attacks rise
Use of rifles by police also considered, as death toll reaches 13 since April
Attacks by wild bears have become more common in Japan in recent years, especially in the country's northeast. (Photo by Keiichiro Asahara)
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