News Black Bear Atami, Kōriyama City, Fukushima Nov 21, 2025, 08:40 AM

Description

On 2025-11-21 at about 08:40 in Tamagawa Asozawa, Atami (Kōriyama City), Fukushima, a bear about 1 meter long was seen in a persimmon tree eating persimmons. About three hours later at 11:40 another similar bear was sighted in the same area. No injuries have been reported. Police have informed Kōriyama city and a nearby junior high school and are conducting patrols in the area.

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Summary

On the morning of the 21st, sightings of a roughly 1‑meter bear climbing persimmon trees and eating fruit were reported repeatedly in Atami, Kōriyama City. Observations at 08:40 and 11:40 occurred in the same neighborhood; no injuries were reported, but police have notified the city and a nearby junior high and are stepping up patrols.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 08:40 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.481181, 140.272105

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