News Black Bear Hirano Junior High School (Hirano, Iizaka, Fukushima City), Fukushima Nov 28, 2025, 06:35 AM

Description

At about 06:35 on November 28, 2025, a man in his 60s working nearby saw a bear about 1 meter long cross the road on a sidewalk near Hirano Junior High School in Iizaka, Fukushima City. No human injuries were reported and the bear ran north.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 28th a roughly 1-meter bear was seen near Hirano Junior High School in the Iizaka area of Fukushima City; the school carried out safety checks and limited outdoor activities. Sightings had been reported across Fukushima City and near roadside stations since the 27th, and police and city authorities have been patrolling and warning residents (about 18 reports in total).

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 06:35 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.803836, 140.438622

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