News Black Bear Kagamiishi-cho, Kinugasa (Kita Ward, Kyoto), Kyoto Dec 1, 2025, 06:00 AM

Description

Around 06:00 on December 1, 2025, a male passerby reported seeing a dark bear-like animal on the riverbank in Kagamiishi-cho, Kinugasa, Kita Ward, Kyoto, to the Kita Police Station. Officers checked the scene but did not find the bear and are urging caution.

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Summary

At around 6 a.m. on the 1st, a passerby reported seeing a dark, bear-like animal on the riverbank in Kagamiishi-cho, Kinugasa, Kita Ward, Kyoto. Police checked the area but did not find the animal and are advising residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 06:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.048784, 135.733440

Sources