News 3 Black Bears Moriai Elementary School, Fukushima Dec 4, 2025, 08:17 AM

Description

At around 08:17 on December 4, three bears (one about 1.0 m and two about 50 cm) were spotted on a road in the Mori-ai area of Fukushima City. No human injuries have been reported; the city set traps, increased patrols, and canceled afternoon classes at the elementary school.

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Summary

Bears were repeatedly sighted in the Mori-ai area of central Fukushima City from the night of December 3 into the morning of December 4. On the morning of the 4th, three bears (one about 1 m and two about 50 cm) were seen on a road near Moriai Elementary School. No injuries have been reported; the city canceled afternoon school sessions, set traps, and stepped up patrols.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

3

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 08:17 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.767514, 140.448981

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