News Black Bear Nishigo 大字熊倉, Fukushima Apr 18, 2026, 01:20 AM

Description

At around 10:20 on April 18, 2026, a man driving on a prefectural road in Kumakura, Nishigo Village, Fukushima Prefecture, sighted a bear about 1 meter long crossing the road. No damage has been confirmed in the area; the police are patrolling by patrol car and, in cooperation with the Nishigo village office, are urging residents to be cautious.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 18th, a motorist in Kumakura, Nishigo Village, Fukushima, saw a roughly 1-meter bear cross a prefectural road. There were no injuries or reported damage; police and the village office are monitoring the area and warning residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 01:20 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.139911, 140.152583

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