Location
Description
Early on the morning of May 20, 2026, one bear was sighted on the riverbed in Iwakiri, Miyagino Ward, Sendai. A nearby elementary school conducted group dismissal and police are on alert.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of the 20th a bear was seen on the riverbed in Iwakiri, Miyagino Ward, Sendai, prompting nearby elementary-school students to be sent home together. Police are patrolling the area.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Address
Sendai Iwakiri, Miyagi
Coordinates
38.299606, 140.945366
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