News Black Bear Babano, Soma City, Fukushima Dec 12, 2025, 12:06 AM

Description

At around 00:06 on the 12th, a woman in her 50s driving on a prefectural road in Babano, Soma City, spotted a bear-like animal about 0.5 meters long. No injuries or damage have been reported, and the police are sharing information with Soma City and carrying out patrols near the site.

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Summary

In the early hours of the 12th, a woman in her 50s driving on a prefectural road in Babano, Soma City, sighted a bear-like animal about 0.5 meters long crossing the road. No damage has been reported, and police are coordinating with Soma City to maintain vigilance in the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 12:06 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.784647, 140.936739

Sources