News Black Bear Akanuma, Noshirocho, Noshiro City, Akita Nov 19, 2025, 02:45 PM

Description

At around 14:45 on November 19, 2025, an approximately 60 cm bear was sighted on a city road in Akanuma, Noshirocho, Noshiro City by an elderly man in his 80s who was walking. The nearest house was about 10 meters away; authorities were notified and police patrolled and broadcast warnings to residents.

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Summary

In the afternoon of the 19th, an elderly man walking in Noshirocho, Noshiro City, spotted an approximately 60 cm bear on a city road. The bear was about 10 meters from the nearest house; after authorities were alerted, police patrolled and warned local residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 02:45 PM

Address

Coordinates

40.192109, 140.044019

Sources