News 2 Black Bears Aomori Higashi High School, Aomori Nov 26, 2025, 06:30 PM
Location
Description
Around 18:30 on November 26, 2025, two bears believed to be a parent and cub were sighted near Aomori Higashi High School. The larger bear was estimated at about 1 m in length and the other at about 50–60 cm; sightings were also reported earlier and later that day near a junior high and an elementary school. City officials, police, and the hunters' association are patrolling and monitoring the area.
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Summary
On the afternoon of the 26th, two bears believed to be a parent and cub were repeatedly sighted around Aomori Higashi High School. The adult was about 1 m long and the smaller bear about 50–60 cm. Sightings were also reported near a junior high and an elementary school the same day, and the city, police, and the hunters' association are patrolling and monitoring the area.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 06:30 PM
Address
Aomori Higashi High School, Aomori
Coordinates
40.834631, 140.805029
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Comments (1)
同じ日に学校が次々と狙われてるのが不気味だ。
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