News Black Bear Hiyoridai 1-chome, Tomiya City, Miyagi Nov 19, 2025, 11:30 AM

Description

On November 19, 2025, just after 09:00, a single adult bear about 70 cm long remained for roughly two hours in a residential garden in Hiyoridai 1-chome, Tomiya City. City officials secured the area and used a tranquilizer gun to capture the bear around 11:30, after which it was culled; there were no injuries or damage to homes.

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Summary

In a residential area of Hiyoridai, Tomiya City, an adult bear about 70 cm long lingered in a garden and hedges for roughly two hours. City officials secured the scene and used a tranquilizer gun to capture and subsequently cull the bear around 11:30 a.m.; there were no injuries or damage to homes.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.403468, 140.884064

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