An incident in Akita Prefecture, Japan, has attracted public attention. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
Initially, it was assumed that the death of the 93-year-old man was caused by a bear attack. However, later investigation results revealed that he was stabbed to death by his son.
The deceased's 51-year-old son, Fujiyuki Shindo, was arrested in connection with this crime. He lived with his parents.
The police initially warned the public about a bear attack, but after it was determined that the injuries were caused by stabbing, this information was retracted. During the investigation, several knives were found in the house, and it is being determined which knife was used and the motive for the crime.
In recent years, bear attacks in Japan have sharply increased. Over the past year, 219 people have been attacked by bears, with 6 of them dying.
In July, a man delivering newspapers also died in a brown bear attack. According to experts, due to the aging population in northern Japan and the reduction of agricultural lands, bear habitats are approaching areas where people live.
For this reason, the government has relaxed hunting laws, making it easier to hunt and shoot bears. Recently, thousands of bears have been captured and eliminated by hunters.
This situation is creating new challenges in ensuring safety in the regions and maintaining the balance of nature.
