News Black Bear Sasaga, Matsumoto City, Nagano Dec 9, 2025, 07:00 AM

Description

Before 7:00 on December 9, 2025, in Sasaga, Matsumoto City, police responding to a passerby's report confirmed a bear believed to be an adult about 1 meter long. There have been four sightings since the 7th, no damage or injuries have been reported, and the city and police plan to set capture traps and are urging caution.

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Summary

Near residential areas in Sasaga, Matsumoto City, bear sightings that began on the 7th continued into the morning of the 9th, when officers reported seeing an adult bear around 1 meter long. Although no injuries or damage have been reported, there have been four sightings in the area; the city and police are installing capture traps and increasing patrols while urging residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 07:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.198399, 137.941253

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