Japanese city closes 94 schools as hunt for roaming bear enters third day
Utsunomiya, Japan, has closed all 94 of its public schools due to an ongoing search for a bear. The animal has been sighted multiple times since Saturday, including in a shopping arcade, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay indoors. This incident occurs amidst a national increase in bear encounters, with a record number of human fatalities reported last year. AI
