Black bear caught in Japan after days of sightings
The capture in Utsunomiya comes as bear attacks have reached record levels across Japan.
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"The bear may have turned the handle itself, describing it as being 'extremely intelligent.'"
— Fukushima mayor , Politician
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The capture in Utsunomiya comes as bear attacks have reached record levels across Japan.
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