News Black Bear Obuneji, Yamato-machi, Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima Nov 8, 2025, 08:01 AM

Description

At around 08:01 on November 8, 2025, a single bear about 1 meter long was seen climbing a persimmon tree in Obuneji, Yamato-machi, Kitakata City. Police arrived and observed the bear still in the tree; it later entered nearby woods and its whereabouts are unknown. No damage to people or property has been reported.

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Summary

Amid multiple bear sightings across Fukushima Prefecture on November 8, a roughly 1-meter bear was observed climbing a persimmon tree in Yamato-machi, Kitakata City shortly after 8:00 a.m. Police responded and saw the animal in the tree before it moved into nearby woods; no injuries or damage have been reported.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 08:01 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.642355, 139.789501

Sources