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00:04Bear sightings have become increasingly frequent in Japan in recent years.
00:08Currently, besides official agencies, efforts are being made to address the bear problem.
00:12Even the merchants themselves have chosen their own unique methods to launch a bear-prevention campaign.
00:17For example, there is a convenience store located in a mountainous area in Dosei City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
00:21Recently, they deployed their ultimate weapon.
00:24That ultimate weapon was a giant 1.2-meter-tall monster wolf.
00:29Sitting outside their shop
00:31Will this affect customers?
00:34I saw something so terrifying.
00:35Okay, where's this monster wolf?
00:37He only needs to detect when a real wild bear is approaching.
00:40His eyes would glow red.
00:42And it let out a huge roar.
00:44Then netizens laughed and said
00:46This wild bear would probably have nightmares if it saw this.
00:49But everyone should have a question in their mind.
00:51Is it useful?
00:53Okay, let's watch the video.
00:54Let's see how this giant monster wolf performs.
00:57His role as a maggot-like divine weapon...
01:04Horror sound effects
01:05Eyes flashing an eerie red light
01:08Paired with a fierce expression with bared teeth.
01:10This is the wolf-shaped robot introduced by Japanese convenience stores.
01:14Monster Wolf
01:15The wolf was placed near the woods behind the store.
01:18When the machine's infrared sensors detect the presence of wild animals in the vicinity...
01:22The head will sway from side to side.
01:24The eyes emit a blinding red LED light
01:26Simultaneously play 50 different high-decibel warning sound effects.
01:30It might even roar
01:31Scare away wild animals in the most unexpected way
01:34Don't underestimate the power of this wolf.
01:36in the past
01:37It really did scare away quite a few, such as black bears.
01:40Wild boars and wild deer and other wild animals
01:46I saw a video that proves it.
01:48The reason this convenience store came up with this unusual idea was...
01:51The problem is that the local black bear issue is on the verge of getting out of control.
01:54According to data from Japan's Ministry of the Environment
01:57A total of 50,776 black bear sightings were reported nationwide in Japan last year.
02:02This is the highest number of years since records began in 2009.
02:05And what about the same year?
02:07Furthermore, 238 people were injured as a result of attacks by black bears.
02:10Thirteen of them tragically died.
02:13At that time, the convenience store was located in Gunma Prefecture.
02:16Last year, 12 people were injured in an attack by Kuma-e.
02:19And what about from January to May this year?
02:21A total of 162 sightings of bears have been reported locally.
02:25More than double that of the same period last year
02:27As for the nearby residents and office workers
02:29Essential supply lines for maintaining life
02:32This convenience store is taking precautions against black bear sightings.
02:34Measures to ensure shopping safety are therefore of utmost importance.
02:37Actually
02:38This monster wolf isn't exactly a new product.
02:41However, as the bear problem became more and more serious...
02:44What about the manufacturing company's orders?
02:46It suddenly surged.
02:47According to the report,
02:48There is a manufacturer in Hokkaido
02:50And he's the company that produces these monster wolves, that's what he said.
02:54They have already received 50 orders this year.
02:57More orders than in the entire previous year
03:00The company president stated that the monster wolf was entirely handmade.
03:05So when their orders kept increasing dramatically...
03:08They're overwhelmed with work too.
03:09Now, if you order a monster wolf, it will take two to three months for delivery.
03:14Woolen cloth
03:14What's interesting is what happened when this robotic wolf was first introduced?
03:18The main purpose is to prevent wild animals from damaging crops.
03:22It was not well-regarded at the time.
03:23They even laughed and said it was just a gimmick.
03:25It has no effect
03:26Unexpectedly, it has actually come to its intended purpose.
03:30The manufacturing company is currently working on upgrades.
03:33Enable monster wolves to be equipped with wheels to chase animals.
03:35Or patrol along a specific route
03:38The company also plans to explore more possibilities and functions for the monster wolf.
03:42For example, developing handheld devices that can be carried by practitioners, anglers, or gimmicks.
03:47Machine Wolf
03:48Or the possibility of pairing with an AI lens.
03:51See you next time!
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