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Japanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures
A wandering bear in Utsunomiya, Japan, caused panic leading to school closures and public safety alerts before being captured on Tuesday. City officials used a drone and tranquilizer gun to subdue the bear, which was found on private property. The incident highlights growing concerns over Japan's increasing bear population encroaching on human settlements.
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