Bear that caused panic and school closures captured in Japan
Summary
A bear caused fear in Utsunomiya, a city north of Tokyo, leading to the closure of nearly 100 schools. After several days of sightings and disruptions, city officials tranquilized and captured the bear without anyone being injured.Key Facts
- The bear first appeared on Saturday near a park in Utsunomiya, a city with about 500,000 people.
- Residents reported seeing the bear near places like schools, a library, and a community center.
- All 94 public primary and middle schools were closed on Monday and Tuesday because of the bear.
- Authorities warned people to stay indoors, lock windows and doors, and avoid putting out garbage at night.
- The bear was caught on Tuesday afternoon by a vet using a tranquilizer gun on private property.
- A drone helped track the bear after it was seen at a university campus, leading to canceled classes.
- Japan’s bear population is growing, causing more encounters with people in cities and towns.
- The government plans to manage the bear population with controlled culls due to rising attacks and sightings.
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