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Japanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures

Police and hunters subdued the 100-kilogram bear after dozens of sightings and more than 10 reports prompted school closures, officials said.

  • A bear that wandered through Utsunomiya was captured after several days of sightings that alarmed local residents.
  • The bear was spotted near parks, schools, a library, and a community center, prompting authorities to close all city-run schools for two days.
  • Officials issued public safety warnings, advising residents to stay indoors, secure their homes, and avoid leaving garbage outside at night.
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A bear that had been roaming the streets of Utsunomiya since Saturday has been captured in Japan after a massive search operation. The city authorities have ordered the closure of nearly 100 schools because of the bear.

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Black bear caught in Japan after sightings, school closures

Japanese authorities have sedated and captured a black bear, days after it was spotted roaming around a city near Tokyo.

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WTVB broke the news on Monday, June 8, 2026.
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