Bear Attacks Prompt Japan School Closures

Two elderly men in Japan's Iwate prefecture were found dead following separate bear attacks while mushroom foraging, highlighting a growing threat.

In response to multiple bear sightings, all 94 municipal primary and middle schools in Utsunomiya were closed for a second consecutive day as authorities continued a hunt for a black bear.

The bear, estimated to weigh 100kg, was seen near a university, prompting heightened safety concerns.

These incidents underscore the increasing danger of bear encounters in Japan and the need for public safety measures.