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Escaped Bear Injures Four, Forces Schools Online

6/6/2026

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Authorities said the bear opened a window and turned on a tap, showing ability.
The bear injured four people at Fukushima factories, left claw marks near a window, and remains at large June 5, 2026.
Nearby schools moved to online classes after the attacks.
Data show bear sightings topped 50,000 last fiscal year, double two years earlier as warming expands food.
Mayor Yuki Baba praised hunters, police and firefighters for their response.

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Story summary

Authorities said the bear opened a window and turned on a tap, showing ability.
The bear injured four people at Fukushima factories, left claw marks near a window, and remains at large June 5, 2026.
Nearby schools moved to online classes after the attacks.
Data show bear sightings topped 50,000 last fiscal year, double two years earlier as warming expands food.
Mayor Yuki Baba praised hunters, police and firefighters for their response.