News Black Bear Ikadachi Junior High School (Ōtsu City), Shiga Nov 11, 2025, 03:10 AM

Description

At around 03:10 on November 11, 2025, a man driving a passenger car spotted a bear about 1 meter long crossing the road in Ikadachi-kita Aza, Ōtsu City. The bear ran toward the mountains after being illuminated by the car's headlights, and police and the city have warned nearby residents to be cautious.

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Summary

In the early hours of November 11, a driver in the Ikadachi area of Ōtsu City spotted a bear roughly one meter long crossing a road. The animal fled toward the mountains when lit by the car's headlights, and police and the city have urged local residents to be cautious; the scene was about 600 meters west of Ikadachi Junior High School.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 03:10 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.150203, 135.878130

Sources