News 3 Black Bears Fukushima Commercial High School, Fukushima Nov 9, 2025, 02:00 PM

Description

Just after noon on the 9th, a man in his 40s spotted three bears believed to be a parent and two cubs (one about 1.5 m, two about 50 cm) near the foot of a bridge on a city road in Maruko, Fukushima. The bears moved into a residential area to the north and have not been seen since; no injuries or property damage have been reported. Police and Fukushima City conducted patrols and warned residents and the nearby high school.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the afternoon of the 9th, three bears — an adult and two cubs — were sighted near a bridge in the Maruko residential area of Fukushima, north of Fukushima Commercial High School. Police and the city carried out patrols and warnings; no injuries or damage have been reported.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

3

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 02:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.784184, 140.476282

Sources