Bear Sightings Prompt Large-Scale School Closures in Japan
A Japanese city has closed nearly 100 schools after a surge of bear sightings and post-hibernation attacks, citing safety concerns while wildlife teams monitor and manage the animals.
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Bear on the loose prompts closure of 94 schools in Japanese city
A medium-sized black bear prompted Utsunomiya, Japan, to shut down 94 schools after being spotted in the city center and nearby areas; residents were urged to lock doors and seek shelter as police and hunters search for the animal. The incident comes amid a nationwide surge in bear sightings (about 50,000 this year) linked by experts to food shortages and urban encroachment, with authorities exploring AI-enabled CCTV to track bear movements.
"Bear Sightings: Unusual Church Visits in South Carolina"
A bear was spotted in the parking lot of Mountain View Elementary School in South Carolina, prompting students to be kept inside as a precaution. The area has recently seen an increase in bear sightings, indicating a healthy black bear population in the region, according to the Department of Natural Resources.