News Black Bear Iide Junior High School, Yamagata Dec 9, 2025, 09:35 AM

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

Coordinates

38.045571, 139.987869

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