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Bear captured after roaming through Japanese city
A wandering bear that scared residents of a Japanese city just north of Tokyo has been captured after several days of panic during which all schools were closed
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What happenedBear captured after roaming through Japanese city.
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Left / center-leftJapanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures
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CenterBear captured after roaming through Japanese city
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Japanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures
A wandering bear that scared residents of a Japanese city just north of Tokyo has been captured after several days of panic during which all schools were closed
Paws up! Watch the moment Japanese officials catch the bear causing fear and school closures
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