News Black Bear Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Fukushima Dec 16, 2025, 03:15 PM

Description

Around 15:15 on December 16, a single bear about 70 cm long was sighted in woodland near a villa area in Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Fukushima Prefecture. No injuries to people have been reported. Police are patrolling the area and have provided information to the village office to urge caution.

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

Summary

In the afternoon of December 16, a roughly 70 cm bear was spotted in woodland near a villa area in Hibara, Kitashiobara Village. No damage has been reported, and police and the village office are warning local residents to stay alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 03:15 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.686484, 140.084020

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