News Black Bear Ootoyo Elementary School (Showa Okubo, Katagami City), Akita Nov 27, 2025, 08:20 AM

Description

At about 08:20 on the 27th, a single bear approximately 1 meter long was spotted on the grounds of Ootoyo Elementary School in Showa Okubo, Katagami City by school personnel. The police contacted related agencies and carried out patrols by police car, warning local residents to be cautious.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the morning of the 27th a roughly one-meter-long bear was seen on the grounds of Ootoyo Elementary School in Showa Okubo, Katagami City. Police are conducting patrols and warning residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 08:20 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.867191, 140.053984

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