News 3 Black Bears Kamata Elementary School, Fukushima Nov 9, 2025, 12:15 PM

Description

At around 12:15 PM on the 9th, a passerby reported three bears on a city road in Maruko Shitanda, Fukushima City, to the Northern Police. The sighting occurred in a residential area near Fukushima Commercial High School and Kamata Elementary School; one bear was about 1.5 m long and two about 0.5 m, believed to be a mother and cubs, moving toward the housing area. The police and city searched the area and urged residents to stay indoors.

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Summary

On the afternoon of the 9th, a passerby spotted three bears in a residential area of Maruko, Fukushima City, near Fukushima Commercial High School and Kamata Elementary School. One bear was about 1.5 m and two about 0.5 m, believed to be a parent and cubs; police and the city searched the area and advised residents to shelter indoors.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

3

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.788157, 140.483623

Sources