A bear sighted near schools and residential areas in Utsunomiya was captured following a dayslong hunt.
The city of Utsunomiya had been on high alert following reports of a bear sighting near schools and residential areas since the weekend. Authorities carried out a dayslong hunt that concluded with the animal’s capture. The incident took place in the Tochigi Prefecture capital, where officials prioritized public safety.
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