
News Black Bear Godo, Higashimatsuyama, Saitama Nov 24, 2025, 04:10 PM
Location
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
Godo, Higashimatsuyama, Saitama
Coordinates
36.016168, 139.350087
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Comments (1)
体長1.2メートルって、けっこう大きめなのに足跡が確認されてないのか。
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