News Black Bear Takebu, Noshiro City, Akita Dec 3, 2025, 04:20 PM
Location
Description
At around 16:20 on December 3, 2025, a man in his 50s at home in Takebu, Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture, spotted a bear about 1 meter long climbing a persimmon tree on the property. The Noshiro Police contacted relevant agencies and are conducting patrol-car warnings around the area to alert residents.
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Summary
On the afternoon of the 3rd in Takebu, Noshiro City, a resident spotted a roughly 1-meter-long bear climbing a persimmon tree at a house. The Noshiro Police coordinated with related agencies, issued patrol-car warnings in the area, and urged residents to be cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 04:20 PM
Address
Takebu, Noshiro City, Akita
Coordinates
40.259455, 140.030878
Comments (1)
One meter long, going after the persimmon tree in someone's yard. Early evening too.
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