Black Bear in Shigenori, Takatsuki-cho, Nagahama (Dec 5, 2025)
Shigenori, Takatsuki-cho, Nagahama, Shiga
Location
Description
At around 19:10 on December 5, 2025, a driver passing by spotted one bear on the west bank of the Yogo River in Shigenori, Takatsuki-cho, Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture. The bear entered the river from the roadway, its body length is unknown, and the police are urging caution because there are houses and factories nearby.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the evening of the 5th, a driver spotted one bear entering the river from the roadway at the west bank of the Yogo River in Shigenori, Takatsuki-cho, Nagahama. The bear's size is unknown, and the Nagahama police are warning nearby residents because houses and factories are close by.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Address
Shigenori, Takatsuki-cho, Nagahama, Shiga
Coordinates
35.470486, 136.209753