News Black Bear Iwate Hanamaki Airport (Hanamaki Airport), Iwate Nov 12, 2025, 01:10 PM
Location
Description
Around 13:00 on November 12, a single cub was sighted near the apron at Iwate Hanamaki Airport, prompting a temporary runway closure for safety checks. Police, municipal staff and hunting association members responded and captured the cub in a drainage ditch near the airport around 15:30; no human or property damage was reported.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 01:10 PM
Address
Iwate Hanamaki Airport (Hanamaki Airport), Iwate
Coordinates
39.421447, 141.138549
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