A bear on the loose on the runway of a Japanese airport resulted in delayed flights as staff tried to shoo the animal away.

A black bear caused major disruptions at Yamagata Airport in Japan, leading to flight cancellations and temporary shutdowns.

A black bear caused significant disruption at Yamagata Airport in Japan on Thursday, June 26. The bear was seen running on ...

Bear running on tarmac at Yamagata airport ...

The black bear appeared at northern Japan's Yamagata Airport early morning on Thursday, immediately prompting the closure of its runway.