News Black Bear Naganuma, Sukagawa City, Fukushima Nov 23, 2025, 04:00 PM

Description

Around 16:00 on the 23rd, a single bear was seen up a persimmon tree along the Sunoko River at Naganuma, Sukagawa City, by a man in his 60s who was out walking. The man returned home and later checked again but the bear was gone; no injuries were reported and police have urged caution.

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Summary

In Naganuma, Sukagawa City, a man in his 60s spotted a bear up a persimmon tree along the river on the afternoon of the 23rd. By the time he returned to check, the bear was gone; no one was injured and police have warned residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 04:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.290732, 140.216717

Sources