Location
Description
Late at night, a bear-like animal about 80 cm long was reported near the Route 17 bypass in Takahata, Fukaya City. With boar and deer sightings in the area and possible misidentification, the prefectural police are urging residents to be cautious when outside and to respond appropriately if they spot the animal.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Address
Takahata, Fukaya City, Saitama
Coordinates
36.217240, 139.282876
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