News Black Bear Hira (Shimohisakata district), Iida City, Nagano, Nagano Nov 30, 2025, 05:00 AM

Description

In the early morning of November 30, 2025, an adult bear was sighted near a bridge over the Tenryu River in Hira, Shimohisakata district, Iida City, shortly after 05:00. Police responded to the report but did not locate the animal; they warned residents to be cautious because the area includes residential neighborhoods.

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Summary

An adult bear was spotted near a bridge over the Tenryu River in Hira, Shimohisakata district, Iida City, on the morning of November 30. Police rushed to the scene after a passerby's report but did not find the bear; authorities have warned nearby residents to stay alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 05:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.481853, 137.851486

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