News 2 Black Bears Sakuramoto Kamimichida, Fukushima City, Fukushima Nov 6, 2025, 10:45 AM

Description

On 2025-11-06 at about 10:45, a passerby reported seeing a bear enter the grasses in Sakuramoto Kamimichida, and a woman in her 60s notified police. Nearby sightings included a bear in a persimmon tree and footprints suggesting an adult with two cubs; no injuries have been reported, but authorities captured two adult bears in traps and residents have installed electric fences.

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Summary

In early November, multiple bear sightings occurred near residential areas of Fukushima City; a passerby reported a bear entering the grasses and nearby residents saw bears in persimmon trees and footprints suggesting cubs. Authorities captured two adult bears with traps, and residents have heightened precautions, including installing electric fences.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.751792, 140.394594

Sources