News Black Bear Fukushima City, Fukushima Nov 29, 2025, 07:45 AM

Description

On November 29 a bear about 150 cm long was sighted in central Fukushima City and at around 16:45 collided with a down Abukuma Express train, dying at the scene. The collision occurred about 1.5 km north of JR Fukushima Station near Yashikishita, in a residential area with nearby commercial facilities and schools.

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Summary

In central Fukushima City on the 29th, bears were reported several times from the morning, and at about 16:45 a bear collided with a down Abukuma Express train and was killed. The site, roughly 1.5 km north of JR Fukushima Station, is a densely populated area with homes, shops and schools, and train services were temporarily affected. Residents expressed shock that a bear appeared in the city and voiced concerns about safety for commuters and students.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 07:45 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.760799, 140.474786

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