Location
Description
On May 5 at around 17:00, a woman in her 60s driving a car spotted one bear on the beach in Hinonahamacho, Hakodate, and reported it to Hakodate Central Police officers who were patrolling nearby.
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Summary
On the evening of the 5th, a woman in her 60s spotted a single bear on the beach in Hinonahamacho, Hakodate, and reported it to patrol officers from the Hakodate Central Police Station. Police responded after receiving the report.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 08:00 AM
Address
Hakodate Hinohamacho, Hokkaido
Coordinates
41.788289, 141.105474
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