Bear captured in Utsunomiya after dayslong hunt near schools and residential areas
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Yukana Inoue
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
A bear that had been sighted near schools and residential areas in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, since the weekend was captured after a dayslong hunt. The city had been on high alert due to the bear's presence in populated areas, raising safety concerns among residents and local authorities.
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Bear sightings also set a new record.
The city of Utsunomiya had been on high alert following reports of a bear sighting near schools and residential areas since the weekend.
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