Bear on runway at Japanese airport causes travel chaos as flights cancelled
Video shows bear block airport runway as flights cancelled
- A black bear caused significant disruption at Yamagata Airport in Japan on Thursday, June 26.
- The bear was seen running on the tarmac, prompting airport staff to attempt to remove it.
- The incident resulted in the cancellation of 12 flights, as the airport was unable to accommodate arrivals.
- Police and hunters were dispatched to the airport to assist in capturing the animal.
- Watch the full video above.