Location
Description
At around 14:15 on May 13, 2026, a report was received that a 'large black object larger than a dog' crossed a farm road in the Miwa district of Gifu City; the city and police are patrolling. Since April there have been repeated sightings and attacks on chickens in nearby Seki City, and authorities say the same individual may be moving between the areas.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the afternoon of May 13 a large black animal was seen crossing a farm road in the Miwa area of Gifu City, prompting patrols by the city and police. Repeated sightings and chicken attacks in nearby Seki City since April have led authorities to warn that the same bear may be moving between the municipalities.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 05:15 AM
Address
Gifu 三輪, Gifu
Coordinates
35.506344, 136.855564
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