News Black Bear Niida, Akita City, Akita Nov 8, 2025, 04:50 PM

Description

At around 16:50 on November 8, 2025, a man in his 50s spotted a bear about 1.5 meters long on the grounds of a residence in Yokoyama, Niida, Akita City. Akita Central Police notified relevant agencies and used patrol cars to warn residents and monitor the area.

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Summary

At about 16:50 on the 8th, a man in his 50s spotted a roughly 1.5-meter bear on the grounds of a residence in Yokoyama, Niida, Akita City. The Akita Central Police notified relevant agencies and patrolled the area by patrol car, warning local residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 04:50 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.680009, 140.111578

Sources