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Bear Attacks Surge: Azumino Forms Monkey Chasing Squad

11/13/2025

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Since April, bear attacks have injured or killed at least 220 people, far surpassing monkey damage.
In response, Azumino city formed a Monkey Chasing Squad of about 50 civil servants to herd monkeys into the mountains.
Calls to cull the monkeys are rising, though some experts warn this may worsen the problem.
Local residents express frustration over ineffective measures, while some advocate alternatives such as electric fences and trained dogs.

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Since April, bear attacks have injured or killed at least 220 people, far surpassing monkey damage.
In response, Azumino city formed a Monkey Chasing Squad of about 50 civil servants to herd monkeys into the mountains.
Calls to cull the monkeys are rising, though some experts warn this may worsen the problem.
Local residents express frustration over ineffective measures, while some advocate alternatives such as electric fences and trained dogs.