Location
Description
While driving on Prefectural Route 66 toward Oyū, one bear about 60 cm long was seen moving toward its hindquarters; the nearest house was about 60 meters away.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 04:43 PM
Address
Kazuno 倉沢, Akita
Coordinates
40.280238, 140.812565
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