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クマ駆除 (熊駆除) refers to the culling of brown bears in Hokkaido, Japan.
According to news outlets, the recent culling of bears in Fukushima Town has sparked controversy and protests. The Hokkaido government has received numerous protest calls, with some lasting over two hours, regarding the culling of a bear that attacked a man. Fukushima Town Mayor has responded to the protests, saying that the culling is necessary to ensure public safety. The controversy has been covered by various Japanese news outlets, including Yahoo! News and Hokkaido Shimbun.