News Black Bear Sendai Izumi-no-Mori Nursery School (Nanakitada, Izumi Ward, Sendai), Miyagi Nov 21, 2025, 01:00 PM
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Description
On 2025-11-21 a single bear cub about 70–80 cm long was sighted in a field north of a nursery in Nanakitada, Izumi Ward, Sendai. Police and city officials attempted to capture it with a tranquilizer gun in the afternoon but the bear fled into nearby brush; they plan to set a live trap (box trap) on November 22. The nursery delayed arrival times and child handovers were temporarily affected by road restrictions.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
A bear cub appeared in a field near a nursery in Izumi Ward, Sendai, causing temporary tension as outdoor activities were restricted. Authorities tried to capture it with a tranquilizer gun in the afternoon but the bear escaped into brush; the city plans to set a box trap on the following day to capture it.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, November 21, 2025 at 01:00 PM
Address
Sendai Izumi-no-Mori Nursery School (Nanakitada, Izumi Ward, Sendai), Miyagi
Coordinates
38.353248, 140.866224
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