News Black Bear Shozenji Water Purification Plant, Niigata Nov 17, 2025, 06:30 AM
Location
Description
At around 06:30 on November 17, 2025, a single bear cub approximately 50 cm long was sighted about 200 m east of the Shozenji Water Purification Plant in Oaza Iwaki, Joetsu. The sighting was reported to Joetsu City Hall at about 11:30, and residents in the area were advised to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, November 17, 2025 at 06:30 AM
Address
Shozenji Water Purification Plant, Niigata
Coordinates
37.128271, 138.214893
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