News 3 Black Bears Yasaka Shrine (Yonejima, Sakata City), Yamagata Nov 10, 2025, 09:40 AM
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On the morning of November 10, 2025, bears were sighted in a persimmon tree near Yasaka Shrine in Yonejima, Sakata City. The city set up a response headquarters and authorized an emergency hunt; around 09:30–09:40 three bears, believed to be a parent and offspring, were killed. No human or property damage was reported.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
3
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, November 10, 2025 at 09:40 AM
Address
Yasaka Shrine (Yonejima, Sakata City), Yamagata
Coordinates
38.984415, 139.902243
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