Bear Attacks High School Student on Way Home

The assault occurred at round 7:15 p.m. close to Sakashita Bridge within the Sakashita space of Nakatsugawa. A primary-year male highschool pupil was scratched on the top and again by the bear whereas on his approach residence. He managed to flee into a close-by home and was taken to a hospital. His accidents usually are not life-threatening.

The incident happened in a residential space close to JR Sakashita Station on the Chuo Line, prompting concern amongst native residents.

“I’ve lived here for 80 years, and this is the first time anything like this has happened,” stated one resident. “If it’s still wandering around, that’s dangerous.”

Another added, “It’s rare for a bear to come into a neighborhood like this. Until I hear it’s been caught, I’m staying inside.”

While bears are identified to inhabit close by mountains, sightings inside residential areas are extraordinarily uncommon. According to Tadayoshi Furui of the Sakashita department of the Keihoku Hunting Association, the bear doubtless got here in the hunt for meals corresponding to chestnuts and walnuts, that are ample within the space right now of 12 months.

In September final 12 months, hunters from the identical affiliation captured a bear within the Sakashita district, however even then it had not ventured into neighborhoods.

As of October 4th, the bear stays at massive. Police and native authorities carried out patrols within the space within the morning. Students at close by elementary colleges have been pushed to highschool by dad and mom and guardians for security.

Nakatsugawa City additionally reported a sighting of a bear-like animal round 6:40 a.m. close to the Yasaka Children’s Center, not removed from the scene of the earlier night time’s assault. The heart has since closed all gates for the day as a precaution.

The native searching affiliation has stepped up patrols as search efforts proceed. Where the bear went after the assault stays unknown.

Source: CBC