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Black Bear Grounds 12 Flights at Yamagata Airport

6/27/2025

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A black bear's unexpected appearance at Yamagata Airport in Japan led to the cancellation of 12 flights on Thursday. The bear was spotted on the runway, forcing immediate closures. Authorities are currently in a standoff, as hunters and police work to safely trap the bear amidst rising concerns over increasing human-bear encounters.

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A black bear's unexpected appearance at Yamagata Airport in Japan led to the cancellation of 12 flights on Thursday. The bear was spotted on the runway, forcing immediate closures. Authorities are currently in a standoff, as hunters and police work to safely trap the bear amidst rising concerns over increasing human-bear encounters.