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Awasa Hashi Fureai Kouen

粟佐橋ふれあい公園

3 bear incidents recorded · Last sighted 1 month ago

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Chikuma Awasa, Nagano
News

On the afternoon of May 19 in Chikuma City (Awasa area), a bear estimated at about 1 meter long was repeatedly sighted in the urban area; a security camera captured it crossing a road and running away at around 13:20. The city and police searched the area but did not find the animal, and nearby elementary schools implemented precautions such as parent pick-ups and cancelling after-school activities.

Chikuma Awasa, Nagano

1 month ago
Chikuma Awasa, Nagano
News

On the afternoon of May 19, 2026, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted in urban areas of Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture, around Yashiro's Susuki Suijinsha (Susukigi Shrine), along Route 18, and in a supermarket parking lot. Police and the city patrolled and warned residents; nearby elementary and middle schools asked parents to pick up children and suspended after-school club activities and conducted group dismissals. No human injuries were reported.

Chikuma Awasa, Nagano

1 month ago
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Size: cub.

Chikuma Kuiseke 2-chome, Nagano

9 months ago

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