
‘Extremely intelligent’ bear at large after hurting four in Fukushima- dodged capture from hunters with traps and anesthetic guns, “unlocked a window on its own” to flee, and “turned on the water tap” to drink from it.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/05/japan/bear-at-large-fukushima/

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smarter that the average bear
Meanwhile a bear sneaks into a bar and teaches itself to mix cocktails. After some initial hesitation, it gets a job working there. A bit lacking in conversation, but a good listener. 9/10 would recommend.
Must be a real Japanese bear! 🐻 🇯🇵
Damn, give this bear an admissions offer at Todai.
Haha i saw a story on TV at the gym last night on this🤣
It was climbing out a window and running fast as fuck with a bunch of old men chasing it
How confident are we that it’s not a man in a bear costume? Asking because it happened in the us.
Disgruntled salary man reincarnated into a bear and got revenge I’m calling it now.
Intelligent Bear for PM!
Gotta pass that bear hunting visa already.
Time for a new market outside TEFL.
“Clever girl…”