News Black Bear Near Iwate Prefectural Ofunato Hospital (Yamamakoshi, Ofunato City), Iwate Nov 4, 2025, 06:27 PM
Location
Description
On the evening of November 4 a single bear believed to be a cub was sighted by a resident near the Iwate Prefectural Ofunato Hospital in Ofunato City. No injuries or property damage occurred, and residents were advised not to run and to follow safety precautions.
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
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 06:27 PM
Address
Near Iwate Prefectural Ofunato Hospital (Yamamakoshi, Ofunato City), Iwate
Coordinates
39.057458, 141.696290
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