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Bear Breaks Into Nursing Home Amid Rising Sightings

9/14/2025

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A bear entered a nursing home in Aizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture, on Saturday, causing no injuries.
It broke in through a window at 6:30 a.m. and escaped via a damaged front door.
Police warn residents of increased bear sightings in Fukushima and have set fireworks and traps to deter them.
In a separate incident, a bear attacked a man in Tomiya City, injuring him before 9 p.m. on Friday; he is hospitalized but stable.
Authorities are patrolling the area and advising vigilance among residents.

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A bear entered a nursing home in Aizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture, on Saturday, causing no injuries.
It broke in through a window at 6:30 a.m. and escaped via a damaged front door.
Police warn residents of increased bear sightings in Fukushima and have set fireworks and traps to deter them.
In a separate incident, a bear attacked a man in Tomiya City, injuring him before 9 p.m. on Friday; he is hospitalized but stable.
Authorities are patrolling the area and advising vigilance among residents.