News Black Bear Tsukigaoka 3-chome, Morioka City (near Morioka North Post Office), Iwate Nov 9, 2025, 02:20 AM

Description

At around 02:20 on November 9, an adult bear was sighted on the road near Morioka North Post Office in Tsukigaoka 3-chome, Morioka City; no human injuries or property damage were reported. The sighting was reported by a motorist; the bear crossed the road heading north toward the Mitake area of Morioka. Authorities received two similar reports and are conducting searches and patrols in the residential area.

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Summary

In the early hours of November 9, an adult bear was seen on the road near the Morioka North Post Office in the Tsukigaoka residential area. No injuries or damage were reported, and authorities are continuing searches and patrols in the vicinity.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 02:20 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.735271, 141.111450

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