News Black Bear JR Shinjo Station depot, Yamagata Nov 8, 2025, 04:00 PM

Description

Around 16:00 on November 8, 2025, a single bear that had remained inside the JR Shinjo Station depot in Shinjō City, Yamagata Prefecture, was captured in a box trap set by the city and others. There were no injuries or damage to vehicles.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On November 8 a bear entered the JR Shinjo Station depot in Shinjō City and was captured in a box trap set by the city after about two hours. Cleaning staff evacuated safely, there were no injuries or vehicle damage, and some train services were suspended.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 04:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.762011, 140.306147

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