Deer Blamed for July Mudslide in Gifu and Shiga Prefectures

From The Yomiuri Shimbun:

A mudslide that occurred in July on Mt. Ibuki, which straddles Shiga and Gifu prefectures, was likely caused by soil erosion from wild deer eating vegetation on the mountain, experts have said.

Deer causing serious damage to crops and vegetation has become a problem in various parts of the country. The July mudslide, which plowed into houses, is believed to be the first one caused by deer. Shiga Prefecture and other authorities are investigating the case in detail.

They always look so peaceful. No one sees their dark side.

Baseball Coach in Shiga Assaults Students, Threatens to Attack with Knife

Mayu Kikuchi & Ririn Iitsuka from The Mainichi:

Kotera is specifically accused of allegedly assaulting a first-year junior high school player (then 12 years old) on the team by punching him dozens of times in the face and stomach and stepping on his face and chest between around 11 p.m. on May 11 and 5 a.m. the next day, causing him to suffer a sprained neck and other injuries that would take up to a week to heal.

Absolutely disgraceful.