News 2 Black Bears Yonezawa Osawa, Yamagata Apr 28, 2026, 11:45 PM

Description

At around 08:45 on April 29, 2026, two bears were sighted in Osawa, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. The bears' lengths are unknown, no injuries to people have been confirmed, and the city is urging caution.

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

Summary

At about 08:45 on the 29th, two bears were sighted in Osawa, Yonezawa City; local reports suggest they may be a parent and offspring. No injuries have been reported, and the city is advising nearby residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:45 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.793192, 140.224648

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