Location
Description
One cub on the riverbank about 100 m downstream from Yawata Bridge on the Katsuki River. The bear fled toward the mountains on the Neya settlement side.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Address
Murakami 寝屋, Niigata
Coordinates
38.488915, 139.515020
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