News Black Bear Near Suzaka Elementary School main gate, Nagano Nov 24, 2025, 08:40 AM

Description

At around 08:40 on November 24, a single cub about 50–60 cm long was sighted near the main gate of Suzaka Elementary School in Suzaka City. Police searched but did not find the animal; no injuries or damage to crops were confirmed and residents were warned to be cautious.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 24th, a cub roughly 50–60 cm long was spotted near the main gate of Suzaka Elementary School in Suzaka City. Police patrolled the area and warned residents; there were no injuries and no confirmed damage to crops.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 08:40 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.653291, 138.316886

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