News Black Bear Moriai, Fukushima City, Fukushima Nov 29, 2025, 04:45 PM

Description

On November 29, 2025, multiple sightings were reported of a bear about 150 cm long near Moriai in Fukushima City. At around 16:45 a down Abukuma Express train struck the bear near the Yashikishita crossing; the bear died at the scene, no passengers or crew were injured, and train services were disrupted while patrols were increased.

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Summary

Multiple bear sightings were reported from early morning around Moriai and Soneida in central Fukushima City on the 29th. In the evening, an Abukuma Express down train collided with an approximately 1.5-meter bear at the Yashikishita crossing; the bear died and no passengers were injured, but train services were disrupted. Residents were shocked to see a bear in such a densely populated area, and police and related agencies have stepped up patrols.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 04:45 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.769393, 140.453433

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