News Black Bear Matsunan Elementary School (Suganami, Hakusan), Ishikawa Nov 18, 2025, 07:30 AM

Description

Around 7:30 AM on November 18, 2025, one bear about 1 meter long was sighted by two fourth-grade students near a rice field close to Matsunan Elementary School in Suganami, Hakusan. The children were not injured; the city and police patrolled the area but had not found the bear by shortly after 9:00 AM.

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Summary

On the morning of the 18th, a single bear about 1 meter long was seen by two students near Matsunan Elementary School in Suganami, Hakusan. There were no injuries; the city and police have been patrolling the area but had not located the bear by shortly after 9:00 AM. The school has suspended outdoor classes.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 07:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.491383, 136.569554

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