News 3 Black Bears Ōtaki Bridge (Karuizawa, Odate), Akita Nov 18, 2025, 03:45 AM

Description

At around 03:45 on the 18th, a man in his 60s driving on Ōtaki Bridge in Karuizawa, Odate, Akita, spotted three bears (one about 1.0 m, two about 50 cm). The bears were about 10 meters from a nearby house; police notified related agencies and conducted patrols and public warnings to alert residents.

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Summary

In the early hours of the 18th, a man in his 60s driving across Ōtaki Bridge in Karuizawa, Odate, spotted three bears. The animals were about 10 meters from a house; police alerted relevant agencies and used patrol cars to warn and advise nearby residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

3

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 03:45 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.214746, 140.641173

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