News Black Bear Umeda-cho, Kiryu City (near R High, former Kiryu Girls' High), Gunma Nov 23, 2025, 03:15 PM

Description

Around 15:15 on November 23, 2025, a sighting of what appeared to be a young bear was reported near R High (former Kiryu Girls' High) in Umeda-cho, Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture. Patrol officers responded but did not confirm the bear's presence in the area.

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

Summary

On the afternoon of the 23rd, a young bear was reported near R High in Umeda-cho, Kiryu City, but officers patrolling the area did not spot it. Following a series of sightings in the city from the 20th to 22nd, the city and police are urging continued vigilance.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 03:15 PM

Address

Coordinates

36.434499, 139.356891

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