Japanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures - AP News
A bear that caused widespread panic and school closures in Utsunomiya, Japan, was successfully captured by authorities on Tuesday. The incident prompted several days of safety warnings and city-wide school shutdowns.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the challenges of human-wildlife conflict in urbanizing areas and the impact on public safety and local infrastructure.
A wandering bear that scared residents of a Japanese city just north of Tokyo was captured on Tuesday after several days of panic during which all schools were closed.
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