News Black Bear Kitakata City, Fukushima Jan 13, 2026, 10:20 AM

Description

A single bear about 1–1.5 meters long was found in a storage shed on residential property in Netteshio-Kanocho, Kitakata City, and was captured in a box trap set by the city roughly four hours after the report. Footprints were discovered during snow removal, and the bear was found curled up inside the shed; no injuries were reported.

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Summary

In Kitakata City, Fukushima, footprints found during snow clearing led to the discovery of a bear curled up inside a storage shed on a residential property. The city was notified and the bear entered a box trap about four hours later and was captured; no injuries were reported.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:20 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.651305, 139.874628

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