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Wakimoto Shiroato

脇本城跡

4 bear incidents recorded · Last sighted 1 month ago

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Around 18:00 on May 1, 2026, an approximately 50 cm long bear was seen in a rice field in Tatekizawa, Wakimotodayazawa, Oga City, Akita Prefecture by an elderly woman in her 80s living nearby. The bear was about 10 meters from a residence, and the Oga police warned local residents to be careful.

Oga Wakimoto-Tayazawa, Akita

1 month ago
Official

Spotted a bear about 1.5 m long near the Namihanasaki Tunnel entrance. It moved briefly to the southeast embankment, then turned back and disappeared into the bushes beside the west tunnel. About 10 m from the nearest building.

Oga Wakimoto-Wakimoto, Akita

7 months ago
Official

[Posted] It went along the road in front of the tunnel toward Wakimoto Fishing Port.

Oga Wakimoto-Wakimoto, Akita

7 months ago
Official

Sighted a bear about 1 m long. It headed west. About 10 m from the nearest building.

Oga Wakimoto-Wakimoto, Akita

8 months ago

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