An effective measure against boars, or a bored farmer with too much time on his hands?

AYAGAWA, Kagawa — After his crops were bullied by wild boars and crows for years, a local farmer has fought back and created a “family of scarecrows,” including a baby in a stroller and a child on a tricycle.

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The scarecrows have proven a popular site in the area and damage to his crops has been greatly reduced.

“The scarecrows are effective as family members are together,” the farmer said. (Mainichi)