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Japan police can use rifles against bears

WORLD
13-11-2025 15:04 HKT
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A sign warns of a nearby bear sighting in Takikawa, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan October 17, 2024. REUTERS/Sakura Murakami/FIle Photo
A sign warns of a nearby bear sighting in Takikawa, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan October 17, 2024. REUTERS/Sakura Murakami/FIle Photo
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