
News Black Bear Kuroiwa, Kakizaki Ward, Joetsu City, Niigata Dec 13, 2025, 04:10 PM
Location
Description
At around 16:10 on December 13, 2025, a single bear approximately 150 cm long was sighted in Kuroiwa, Kakizaki Ward, Joetsu City. Subsequent patrols did not find the bear, and the city and police have urged local residents to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On December 13 at 16:10, a bear about 150 cm long was sighted in Kuroiwa, Kakizaki Ward, Joetsu City. Although searches did not locate the animal, the city and police are advising people in the area to remain cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 04:10 PM
Address
Kuroiwa, Kakizaki Ward, Joetsu City, Niigata
Coordinates
37.256315, 138.513466
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Comments (1)
12月も中旬なのに目撃されるんだ、冬眠前の食料探しなのか。
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