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

A bear on the loose on the runway of a Japanese airport resulted in delayed flights as staff tried to shoo the animal away. Footage shows the black bear running around on the tarmac at Yamagata ...

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.

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