News Black Bear Ikadate-Kitazaichi, Otsu, Shiga Nov 11, 2025, 03:10 AM

Description

Around 03:10 on November 11, in Ikadate-Kitazaichi, Otsu, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted and a passing man called 110. Otsu North Police set up alert measures for school commuting hours.

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Summary

With repeated bear sightings in Otsu residential areas since October, a roughly 1‑meter bear was seen in Ikadate-Kitazaichi in the early hours of November 11. After a passerby reported the sighting, police strengthened patrols during school commuting times. The city has been issuing warnings via a bear-sighting map and schools are following their manuals—staff escort children home carrying bear bells and repellent spray.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 03:10 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.150287, 135.863581

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