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Extremely intelligent Japanese bear that attacked four people still at large, police say
Bear believed to have unlatched and opened a locked window, and was seen turning on and drinking from a tap
TL;DR
- A bear in Fukushima, Japan, attacked four people and is still at large.
- The bear is described as "extremely intelligent" for allegedly unlocking a window and turning on a tap.
- Despite tranquilizer attempts and an expanded search, authorities have been unable to capture the animal.
- Japan has seen a record number of bear attacks and fatalities in the past year.
- Factors contributing to increased bear encounters include rural depopulation and climate change affecting food supplies.