According to police, the attack occurred around 8 p.m. in Heiwa Hill Park, where a man encountered what is believed to be a mother bear and her cub. The bears were estimated to be about two meters and one meter in length, respectively. During the encounter, the mother bear struck the man on the right arm before fleeing the scene.
In response to the incident, the city has closed Heiwa Hill Park for the foreseeable future. Police are maintaining increased security in the surrounding area to prevent any further incidents and ensure public safety.
Bear-related incidents have been reported in many parts of Japan in recent years. In Shiretoko, Hokkaido, the problem of brown bears becoming habituated to humans has become particularly severe. This situation has raised new concerns about how to balance wildlife conservation with public safety, especially in regions long known for promoting coexistence between people and bears.
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