Bear sightings in Japan have ballooned in recent weeks, with the number of attacks by the animal and deaths reaching record highs.
A bear roamed around a hotel parking lot and lodging facilities in the Iizaka hot springs resort in Fukushima Prefecture for around 10 hours from Monday evening — causing business to grind to a halt — before it disappeared early Tuesday, according to media reports.
While no injuries were reported, local residents have been advised to avoid going out unless necessary.
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