OSAKA - A deer believed to have come from Nara Park has remained in a park in central Osaka, prompting city officials to urge residents to keep their distance as they monitor the situation.
The animal was first spotted on March 18 at around 10 a.m. in a park along the former Yodo River in Miyakojima Ward, Osaka, and was still staying in the area as of after 5 p.m.
A visitor to the park said, "It's quite far from Nara Park to here. I wonder how it got here. But it looks dangerous."
The park is located about 2 kilometers from the busy Umeda district, and according to the city, there had been a series of deer sightings since March 21st in eastern areas such as Tsurumi Ward.
Officials believe it is highly likely that a deer from Nara Park crossed the Ikoma Mountains and entered Osaka. City personnel were also seen guiding the animal from a distance to prevent it from wandering onto major roads.
Osaka City is calling on the public not to approach the deer, warning that it is a wild animal and could pose a danger.
Source: ABCTVnews
