News Black Bear Narakawa Elementary and Junior High School (Shiojiri), Nagano Nov 10, 2025, 09:00 AM

Description

At Narakawa Elementary and Junior High School in Shiojiri, the frame and screen of a sliding window in a corridor were broken from the outside; the screen showed five claw-made holes across about 7.5 meters, claw marks around 1.7 m height, and muddy footprints. The damage was discovered on the morning of the 10th; city authorities and police suspect a bear, have set traps near the riverbed, and are on alert.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the morning of the 10th at Narakawa Elementary and Junior High School in Shiojiri, window frames and screens on a connecting corridor were found broken with footprints and claw marks consistent with a bear. Prioritizing student safety, the school canceled outdoor activities while holding classes, and city authorities and police have set traps near the riverbed and stepped up vigilance.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 09:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.973135, 137.823607

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