Location
Description
Two bears, believed to be a sow and cub, were sighted near the Muroshima village community center. They moved toward Takakura along Prefectural Route 75.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Monday, November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Address
Murakami 古渡路, Niigata
Coordinates
38.240490, 139.504200
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