SocietyJapan officials hunt bear that raided elderly couple’s fridge

Officials in Japan are searching for a bear that entered the home of an elderly couple and raided their refrigerator. Authorities fear the animal could be responsible for 14 break-ins reported in one town over the past two weeks. Traps and electric fences have been installed as officials try to prevent another intrusion. On Monday evening, 87-year-old Mitsuo Matsubara went to investigate a noise in his kitchen and encountered a large Asiatic black bear. His wife then called police.

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TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-07-15 04:27Original