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Black bear caught in Japan after days of sightings

Black bear caught in Japan after days of sightings
BBC World Tuesday 09 June 2026, 08:27 UTC 1 min read
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The capture in Utsunomiya comes as bear attacks have reached record levels across Japan.

The capture in Utsunomiya comes as bear attacks have reached record levels across Japan.
Japan (LOCATION) Utsunomiya (LOCATION)
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