
News Black Bear Iide Junior High School, Yamagata Dec 9, 2025, 09:35 AM
Location
Description
Around 09:35 on the 9th, a bear cub was sighted on the grounds of Iide Junior High School in Tsubaki, Iide Town. The cub, estimated to be about 50 cm long, reportedly fled toward the mountains via the Tatenosawa No.1 embankment near the school. The town is urging caution during school commutes.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of the 9th, a bear cub about 50 cm long was spotted on the grounds of Iide Junior High School in Tsubaki, Iide Town. The cub is said to have fled toward the mountains via the Tatenosawa No.1 embankment, and the town is advising caution during school commutes.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 09:35 AM
Address
Iide Junior High School, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.045571, 139.987869
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Comments (1)
中学校のグラウンド内っていうのは相当近い場所での目撃だな。
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