News Black Bear Une district, Yokose Town, Saitama Nov 25, 2025, 05:15 PM

Description

Around 17:15 on November 25, 2025, a local resident sighted a bear among trees in the Une district of Yokose Town, Saitama Prefecture. The town and the hunting association investigated and found footprints believed to be from a bear cub; the site is about 500 meters southwest of Yokose Station.

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Summary

On the evening of November 25, a resident spotted a bear in the Une district about 500 meters southwest of Yokose Station. The town and the hunting association confirmed footprints thought to be from a bear cub and have warned nearby residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 05:15 PM

Address

Coordinates

35.980975, 139.092182

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