News Black Bear Otaki, Kisakata, Nikaho City, Akita Feb 3, 2026, 02:30 AM
Location
Description
Around 11:30 a.m. on the 3rd, a man driving a car saw a single bear about 1 meter long crossing a prefectural road in Shimoyama, Otaki, Kisakata, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture. The nearest house was about 50 meters away, and police are using patrol cars to warn residents and maintain vigilance.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 02:30 AM
Address
Otaki, Kisakata, Nikaho City, Akita
Coordinates
39.184420, 139.944982
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Comments (1)
県道で道路を横断するなんて、民家すぐ近くなのか。
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