News 3 Black Bears Moriai, Fukushima City, Fukushima Dec 4, 2025, 08:17 AM

Description

Just after 08:00 on December 4, three bears were sighted on a road in Moriai, Fukushima City: one adult about 1 m long and two cubs about 50 cm each. No human or property damage has been confirmed, and police and municipal authorities are maintaining vigilance near Moriai Elementary School and nearby high schools.

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

Summary

On the morning of December 4, three bears, believed to be a parent and cubs, were spotted on a road in Moriai in central Fukushima City. The area, a residential neighborhood near Moriai Elementary School and a high school, reported no injuries or damage, but police and city officials stepped up patrols and the elementary school canceled afternoon classes.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

3

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 08:17 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.769393, 140.453433

Sources