【独自】クマ“満腹”の一部始終 ハチミツに執着…対策困難「電気柵も突破の可能性」(2026年7月5日)

For the second week in a row, bears have appeared targeting the honey at the same location. The bear, known for its exceptional athleticism, as reported last week, was captured on camera, newly installed on the second floor of the shed, relentlessly thrusting its face into a beehive. The man who runs the beekeeping farm is at his wit's end, saying, "No matter what countermeasures I take, the bears manage to get through each time." ■Bear Attack in Akita: 83-Year-Old Man Injured Bears have appeared in populated areas across the country again this past week. On the 5th in Akita, an 83-year-old man was attacked while gathering wild vegetables, sustaining head and facial injuries. He was airlifted to the hospital by helicopter. In Aomori, Environment Minister Ishihara inspected the site where an emergency hunting operation was conducted. (Environment Minister Hirotaka Ishihara) "The Ministry of the Environment will do its utmost to ensure that bears and humans can coexist and share living spaces." While the government is getting serious about bear countermeasures... In southern Nagano Prefecture, since the end of last month, damage from bears targeting honey has continued unabated. A camera captured the bear's obsession with honey. ■Exclusive: A Bear's Obsession with Honey: The Whole Story of Its "Full Stomach" On the 1st of this month, a black mass fell with the rain...it was a bear. It appears to be eating something where it landed. Ten days before this footage was taken, the bear displayed astonishing physical abilities by attempting to climb to the second floor of a shed containing beehives. When a camera was set up on the second floor... The bear's behavior of satisfying its appetite to its heart's content was revealed. The bear appears, sniffing the beehives. As it moves to the left side of the screen...it sniffs another beehive. Then, it disappears from in front of the camera...but drags a beehive back into the frame. However… perhaps surprised by the box it had knocked over, the bear jumps slightly despite its large size. Then… It seems surprised again… but plunges its face into the beehive. When it lifts its head again… it makes wild, raucous chewing sounds… It appears completely unafraid… but experts say… (Associate Professor Takayoshi Yamauchi, Iwate University) “Bears are at the top of the forest ecosystem, so it's common for them to eat without regard for their surroundings, making loud slurping noises.” The bear devours the honey with single-minded focus. Looking closely at the side of the beehive… you can see the bees escaping one after another. After about five minutes of eating, the bear's face is covered in bees… yet it continues to eat. (Associate Professor Takayoshi Yamauchi, Iwate University) "Their fur is extremely thick, so a bee sting wouldn't be a problem at all." ■Where is the "Honey Bear"? Search from the Air The bear repeatedly attacked the beehives. Where did it come from, and where is it going back to? About 10 minutes after filming began… "It's moving! It's moving a lot! A bear! Oh, there are two. Looks like a mother and cub. So they were parent and child?" Two heat sources of different sizes are moving. Q. Is it a bear? (Associate Professor Takayoshi Yamauchi, Iwate University) "It looks a bit like a deer. Yes, a 'deer' or a 'serow'." The program searched from the air for two days, but was unable to locate the bear. (Beekeeper whose bees were damaged) "The damage happens every other day. I've considered an electric fence, but I'm still getting quotes. It's expensive." The man has tried various countermeasures so far, but the damage continues. (Beekeeper whose bees were damaged) "I have some used oil here, and I'm going to apply this oil like this." He applied oil to the poles that the bears had climbed to make them slippery. However, it didn't work on the bears. Experts point out that dealing with bears that have developed such a strong attachment is extremely difficult. "Once they've learned this much, 'sound, light, and smell' are hardly enough to deter them. Even if you put up an electric fence, there's a possibility they might break through. Even if they endure some pain, there's food right in front of them, so the only option left is extermination." From "Udo Times," July 5th [TV Asahi NEWS] https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp