Location
Description
On November 11, there were multiple sightings of what appeared to be the same bear in Fukushima City. Around 05:00 a.m. in Sahara a bear was seen in a persimmon tree with traces of eaten fruit; at 08:10 a.m. in Iizaka-yuno/yujiri a roughly 1.0 m bear climbed an apple tree; and at 1:45 p.m. on Route 13 in Iizaka-nakano a bear about 0.5 m long was seen on the road. No injuries or property damage have been confirmed, and police are on alert in the area.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On November 11, sightings of a bear climbing persimmon and apple trees were reported across Fukushima City. Early-morning observations in Sahara showed eaten persimmons, and further sightings in Iizaka in the morning and afternoon were recorded. No injuries or property damage have been reported, and police and the city are coordinating to keep watch.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 05:00 AM
Address
Fukushima City, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.760799, 140.474786
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