News Black Bear Oaza Ishiyama, Higashiyama-cho, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Nov 6, 2025, 04:00 PM

Description

At around 16:00 on the 6th, a man in his 40s walking nearby spotted a bear about 1 meter long in a persimmon tree on the grounds of a vacant house in Oaza Ishiyama, Higashiyama-cho, Aizuwakamatsu City. The bear fled into the northeastern woodland and its whereabouts are unknown; no injuries were reported and police have urged local residents to be cautious.

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Summary

A man in his 40s spotted a roughly 1-meter bear in a persimmon tree on the grounds of a vacant house in Higashiyama, Aizuwakamatsu City at around 16:00 on the 6th. The bear ran into the northeastern woods, no injuries were reported, and police have warned nearby residents to be alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 04:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.485389, 139.972553

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