Location
Description
Around 21:00 on November 16, 2025, a local resident reported sighting a bear-like animal at the Kawasemi riverside east of Tamayodo Bridge in Ozono, Yorii Town, Saitama. The town and the hunters' association searched the area but, because it was by the water, they could not confirm tracks or other traces; about 2 km upstream near Hachigata Castle Park, bear claw marks on trees were confirmed in July.
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
Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 09:00 PM
Address
Ozono, Yorii Town, Saitama
Coordinates
36.114850, 139.227137
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