News Black Bear Ozono, Yorii Town, Saitama Nov 16, 2025, 09:00 PM

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.

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Summary

On the night of the 16th, a local resident reported seeing a bear-like animal at the riverside east of Tamayodo Bridge in Yorii Town, prompting searches by the town and the hunters' association, but no tracks were found due to the waterside location. About 2 km upstream near Hachigata Castle Park, bear claw marks were confirmed in July, and the town is urging residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 09:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

36.114850, 139.227137

Sources