News Black Bear Godo, Higashimatsuyama, Saitama Nov 24, 2025, 04:10 PM

Description

According to Saitama Prefectural Police, around 16:10 on November 24, 2025, a driver spotted a bear-like animal about 1.2 meters long near Prefectural Route 41 in Godo, Higashimatsuyama. No footprints or other traces were confirmed, and authorities have urged people nearby to be cautious.

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

Summary

A driver reported seeing a bear-like animal about 1.2 meters long near a prefectural road in Godo, Higashimatsuyama at around 16:10 on November 24. No tracks were found, and Saitama police have asked residents nearby to remain vigilant.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 04:10 PM

Address

Coordinates

36.016168, 139.350087

Sources