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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Shweta Sharma

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Japan boosts funding to hire hunters as bear attacks surge | History Defined

Japanese authorities are setting aside funds for hiring hunters amid a rise in wild bear attacks.

The environment ministry said it was launching a programme to hire licensed hunters and other personnel to help tackle the problem.

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