News Black Bear Shimotakamatsu, Tsubata, Soma City, Fukushima Dec 5, 2025, 02:25 PM

Description

At around 14:25 on the 5th, a man in his 30s driving in Shimotakamatsu, Tsubata, Soma City, Fukushima, spotted one bear-like animal about 1 meter long in the woods. No human or property damage has been reported, and police are sharing information with Soma City and patrolling the area.

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

Summary

On the afternoon of the 5th, a man in his 30s spotted a roughly 1‑meter long bear-like animal in the woods of Shimotakamatsu, Tsubata, Soma City, Fukushima. No injuries or property damage were reported, and police are coordinating with the city to monitor the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 02:25 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.773154, 140.927622

Sources