Bear Escapes Fukushima Factory After Attacking Four

Tokyo. A bear that entered an electronics factory in Fukushima city in northeastern Japan and attacked four people escaped at night by opening the window itself, local authorities said. According to officials, the bear appeared to have opened the window latch and pushed the window. Before escaping, the bear was seen opening a tap with its front paws and drinking water. Fukushima Mayor Yuki Baba said the bear is extremely intelligent and its behavior has surprised officials. The bear entered a steel factory in Fukushima on Tuesday night, attacked four people, and then went to a nearby electronics factory. Officials then tried to control it there. The attempt to use a tranquilizer dart to sedate the bear was unsuccessful. Similarly, traps made with fruits and honey were also ineffective. According to Japanese media, the bear only ate the bait without getting caught in the trap. On Wednesday night, officials closed the factory windows to attract the bear towards the trap. But instead of getting caught in the trap, the bear opened the window and fled. Although there was permission to shoot the bear, the police stated that they did not do so because there were flammable materials inside the factory. After the bear fled, the Fukushima administration started a search operation using drones on Thursday. Considering the potential risks, schools have been conducting online classes for one day. In recent years, incidents of bear attacks have been increasing in Japan. Last year alone, seven people died in such incidents, which is the highest to date.