News Black Bear Otsu City, Shiga Nov 11, 2025, 03:10 AM

Description

At about 03:10 on the 11th, a male driver spotted a bear about 1 meter long on a road in Ikadachi Kitazaichi-cho, Otsu City. The bear ran toward the mountains when illuminated by the car's lights; there were no injuries, and police are warning nearby residents and stepping up patrols during school commuting hours.

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Summary

In the early hours of the 11th, a driver in Otsu City spotted a roughly 1-meter bear crossing a road. The animal fled toward the mountains when illuminated by the vehicle's lights; no one was injured, and police have warned residents and increased patrols during school commute times.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 03:10 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.017837, 135.855208

Sources