A wandering bear in Utsunomiya, a city north of Tokyo, was captured on Tuesday after causing significant panic among residents and leading to the closure of nearly 100 schools. The bear was first spotted on Saturday near a local park, and subsequent sightings prompted city officials to close all 94 public primary and middle schools on Monday and Tuesday. Warnings were issued via social media, advising residents to stay indoors and secure their properties. On Tuesday afternoon, the bear was located on private property and was tranquilized by a veterinarian. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident. This bear scare reflects a larger trend of increasing bear encounters in Japan, attributed to a growing bear population and environmental factors. Last year alone, 13 people were killed by bears in Japan, and the government is taking measures to manage the bear population, including systematic culls. The situation has raised alarms, with residents expressing relief at the bear's capture, particularly those living near schools affected by the closures.