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Bear opens window in factory escape, Japanese police say

Bear opens window in factory escape, Japanese police say

Summary

A bear that attacked four people in Fukushima, Japan, escaped from an electronics factory by opening a window on its own. Authorities tried to trap the bear with food and tranquilizer darts but failed, and they launched a drone search after the bear fled.

Key Facts

  • The bear attacked four people inside a steel factory in Fukushima.
  • It moved to a nearby electronics factory where it was trapped but then escaped.
  • The bear apparently opened a window latch by itself to flee.
  • Authorities attempted to tranquilize the bear and used food traps but neither worked.
  • The bear was seen opening a faucet to drink water with its paws.
  • Police did not shoot the bear because there were flammable materials inside the factory.
  • Japan has seen a rise in bear attacks, with 13 people killed in the past year.
  • Fukushima officials began a drone search and moved schools to online classes after the escape.
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