Bear captured after days of panic and school closures in Japan

Bear captured after days of panic and school closures in Japan A bear that triggered days of disruption in the Japanese city of Utsunomiya was captured after authorities closed schools, issued public warnings and used drones to track the animal. The incident comes as Japan faces

Al Jazeera

9 Jun 2026 4 days ago 1 min read

Bear captured after days of panic and school closures in Japan

Al Jazeera — 9 June 2026

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A bear that triggered days of disruption in the Japanese city of Utsunomiya was captured.

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