News Black Bear Uematsu, Asakojima, Atami-machi, Kōriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, Fukushima Nov 7, 2025, 07:40 AM

Description

At around 07:40 on the 7th, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted under a persimmon tree in Uematsu, Asakojima, Atami-machi, Kōriyama. The bear fled north toward the Iogawa River; no human injuries or property damage have been confirmed. Police have informed the city and are conducting patrols and public notices in the area.

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Summary

On the morning of the 7th, a roughly 1-meter-long bear was seen under a persimmon tree in Atami-machi, Kōriyama and fled north toward the Iogawa. There were no injuries or property damage, and police are coordinating with the city to increase warnings and patrols in the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 07:40 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.477067, 140.299818

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