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Description
From late October to November 4, multiple reports of a 'bear-like animal' were received along the Sunaoshigawa in Tagajo City, but on November 5 police reviewed security camera footage and found a black cat about several tens of centimeters long; the city judged the likelihood of a bear to be low.
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Summary
Between late October and November 4, multiple reports of a bear-like animal were made along the Sunaoshigawa in Tagajo City, but police review of security camera footage on November 5 showed a black cat roughly several tens of centimeters long. The city says the likelihood of a bear is low but urges caution as sightings have increased in neighboring areas.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Address
Tagajo City, Miyagi
Coordinates
38.293850, 141.004437
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