Location
Description
According to police, around 20:30 on the 12th a male driver in Machinawabazaka, Fukushima City, saw a bear about 1 meter long crossing the road. The bear entered the forest and disappeared; police are conducting patrols.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the evening of the 12th, a motorist in Machinawabazaka, Fukushima City, spotted a roughly 1-meter bear crossing the road. The bear retreated into the forest and police are conducting patrols in the area.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Address
Fukushima, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.777053, 140.331167
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