Hwagae-myeon in Hadong Holds 'Coexistence Campaign' to Prepare for Asian Black Bear Encounters

Participation from Daeseongri Residents and Related Organizations

Guidance on Reporting Bear Sightings and Response Measures by Situation

Distribution of Safety Items such as Bells, Whistles, and Bear Horns

Joint Review of Inter-Agency Response Systems

Hwagae-myeon in Hadong County, South Gyeongsang Province carried out a campaign to inform residents of safety guidelines and response measures, preparing for potential encounters between Asian black bears, which inhabit the Jirisan area, and local residents.

Hwagae-myeon announced on the 11th that it held a 'Coexistence Campaign' for the safe coexistence of Asian black bears and humans in the Daeseongri area of Hwagae-myeon, with participation from local residents and related organizations.

[Photo provided by Hadong County] In Hadong County's Hwagae-myeon, a 'Coexistence Campaign' for the safe coexistence of Asiatic black bears and humans was held in the Daeseong-ri area, where local residents and officials from related organizations are taking a commemorative photo.

The campaign was organized to guide residents living near areas where Asian black bears are active on what to do if they encounter a bear and how to report sightings, as well as to strengthen response systems among relevant organizations.

The event was attended by officials from Hwagae-myeon Office and Daeseongri residents, along with representatives from organizations such as the Institute for Wildlife Conservation, Korea National Park Service Jirisan National Park Gyeongnam Office, and Hwagae-Agyang Agricultural Cooperative.

Participants exchanged opinions on field responses to bear sightings or potential human encounters, and discussed inter-agency cooperation measures.

Hwagae-myeon distributed safety items such as bells, whistles, and bear horns to residents and provided instructions on how to report bear sightings, how to respond in various situations, and general safety guidelines.

Related organizations also reviewed the sharing of information on bear sightings and the effectiveness of their on-site response systems, and discussed the roles and cooperation measures of each organization to ensure the safety of residents.

Lim Hyowon, the head of Hwagae-myeon, said, "We will continue to provide guidance so residents can fully understand the appropriate actions to take in the event of a bear encounter, and regularly check response systems in collaboration with relevant organizations."

Since the range of Asian black bears may overlap with residential areas, it is important not to stop at a single campaign, but to continue sharing information promptly, conduct safety education for residents, and operate an ongoing response system among related organizations.

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