News Black Bear Inao 1-chome, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Nov 17, 2025, 06:45 AM

Description

Around 06:45 on November 17, 2025, a male bear cub about 70 cm long was observed in a residential yard in Inao 1-chome, Tsuruoka City, climbing a persimmon tree; the city carried out an emergency cull of the same individual. It is believed to be the same bear that was sighted at the same tree on the afternoon of the 16th.

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

Summary

A male bear cub about 70 cm long that had repeatedly appeared in a persimmon tree at a residence in Inao 1-chome, Tsuruoka City, was culled in an emergency operation on the morning of the 17th. The city believes it to be the same animal seen on the 16th and is urging continued caution as urban sightings increase.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 06:45 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.717776, 139.812104

Sources