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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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Japan (AFP) – A bear that had been roaming the streets of a city north of Tokyo since Saturday, causing the closure of nearly 100 schools, was finally captured. Dozens of hunters and police officers participated in the manhunt, which ended Tuesday. Terrified families in Utsunomiya, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) from the Japanese capital, watched from their windows as police, aided by helicopters and hunters, tried to locate the animal in a res…
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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