Japanese city shuts down nearly 100 schools after unprecedented bear sighting
Summary
A city in Japan called Utsunomiya closed all its 94 schools after a medium-sized black bear was seen near the city. The bear appeared multiple times in residential and industrial areas, prompting local authorities to warn residents to stay indoors and lock their doors and windows while police searched for the animal.Key Facts
- Utsunomiya has about 500,000 people and is located 100 km north of Tokyo.
- A black bear about one meter long was first spotted near a park and later in city areas, including a factory district.
- The city closed all primary and secondary schools (94 in total) due to the bear sightings.
- Residents were told to keep inside, lock doors and windows, and avoid approaching the bear.
- Police and a local hunting group are actively trying to find the bear.
- This year, Japan has had a record 50,000 bear sightings, mostly in the northeast region.
- Bear attacks and encounters with humans have increased, leading to injuries and some deaths.
- Experts think food shortages and quieter rural areas cause bears to come closer to towns.
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