Black bear caught in Japan after days of sightings
Summary
Japanese officials captured a black bear in Utsunomiya city after several days of sightings near homes and schools. Another bear continues to evade capture in Fukushima, where bear attacks have recently increased, causing injuries and deaths.Key Facts
- A black bear weighing about 100 kg was caught in Utsunomiya city, near Tokyo, after being seen over 20 times by residents.
- The bear was spotted near homes, schools, parks, swimming in a river, and climbing fences.
- All 94 public primary and middle schools in Utsunomiya were closed due to safety concerns.
- Another bear injured four people in Fukushima city and remains at large despite capture attempts.
- The bear in Fukushima showed signs of intelligence, including drinking water from a tap and unlocking a window.
- Japanese authorities are using drones with thermal cameras and AI image analysis to track bears.
- Companies have developed deterrents like a solar-powered robotic wolf to scare bears away.
- The Japanese government created a ministerial task force and emergency measures to handle the rise in bear attacks.
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