News 2 Black Bears Iwaizumi Town center, Iwate Nov 18, 2025, 10:15 AM

Description

Two bears appeared in a persimmon tree near a private residence in the center of Iwaizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture. The Iwate Police's "Bear Control Response Project Team" deployed on November 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM, and as of 2:30 PM the rifle had not been used.

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Summary

Two bears remained in a persimmon tree in the center of Iwaizumi Town, prompting ongoing vigilance. On November 18 the Iwate Police's Bear Control Response Project Team deployed — the first nationwide deployment of a rifle-equipped police unit since officers were authorized to use rifles — and no shots had been fired by 2:30 PM that day.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.843200, 141.796543

Sources