News Black Bear Iwatsuki-machi, Kitakata City, Fukushima, Fukushima Dec 4, 2025, 04:00 PM

Description

Shortly after 16:00 on the 4th, a woman working outdoors in Iwatsuki-machi, Kitakata City, Fukushima, spotted a single bear about 1 meter long moving through a rice field west of her home. No damage has been confirmed, and police are patrolling the area, providing information to Kitakata City and urging residents to be cautious.

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Summary

Shortly after 16:00 on December 4, a resident in Iwatsuki-machi, Kitakata City, spotted a roughly 1-meter-long bear moving through a rice field west of her home. No injuries or damage have been reported; police are patrolling the area and have informed the city while advising residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 04:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.664643, 139.882315

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