News Black Bear Ogose Kuroiwa, Saitama Nov 8, 2025, 02:35 PM

Description

Around 23:35 on 2025-11-08, a bear was sighted in Kuroiwa, Ogose Town. The town urged people to be cautious, to leave the area calmly if they notice a bear, and to contact the Ogose Town Office or the Nishi-Irima Police Station.

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Summary

On the night of November 8 a bear was sighted in Kuroiwa, Ogose Town. The town warned residents to be vigilant when outside, to calmly leave the area if they spot a bear, and to report sightings to the Ogose Town Office or the Nishi-Irima Police Station.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 02:35 PM

Address

Coordinates

35.967890, 139.290481

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