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Japanese city closes 94 schools as hunt for stray bear enters third day
A bear roaming the streets of Utsunomiya, Japan, for three days led to the closure of 94 public primary and junior high schools. Over 10 bear sightings were reported since Saturday, including in a shopping arcade, prompting city officials to deploy vehicles to warn residents and urge caution.
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