News Black Bear Nima Elementary School, Shimane Nov 12, 2025, 01:30 PM

Description

Around 13:30 on the 12th, children at the Nima Elementary School ground in Nima, Ota City, sighted one bear-like animal about 1.3 m long. The animal entered the adjacent forest and there were no injuries. The school is refraining from using the ground, enforcing group dismissal, and coordinating with local residents and Ota police for increased monitoring.

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Summary

On November 12 in the afternoon, children at Nima Elementary School spotted a bear-like animal about 1.3 m long on the school ground. There were no injuries and the animal returned to the forest; the school has suspended ground use for now and is strengthening monitoring with group dismissals and coordination with local residents and police.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 01:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

35.150587, 132.398972

Sources