News Black Bear JR Numata Station (East Exit), Gunma Nov 28, 2025, 01:20 AM

Description

At around 01:20 on November 28, 2025, inside a public restroom at the east exit of JR Numata Station in Shimizucho, Numata City, a 69-year-old male security guard was attacked by a bear about 1–1.5 meters long and suffered several scratches from his right knee to his ankle, sustaining minor injuries. The bear fled the scene.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

Late at night, a 69-year-old security guard was attacked and slightly injured by a bear in a public restroom near Numata Station. Prefectural police have stepped up patrols and urged residents to avoid nonessential outings and to secure their homes.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 01:20 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.642500, 139.035622

Sources