News 2 Black Bears Minamisoma 原町区上北高平, Fukushima May 10, 2026, 08:40 AM

Description

According to police, on the evening of May 10, 2026, multiple bear sightings were reported on the Namie–Kashima prefectural road in Kamikitakahira, Haramachi Ward, Minamisoma City. Around 17:40 a male driver saw a roughly 1-meter-long bear in the woods, and about 20 minutes later a female driver reported another sighting; police have stepped up patrols.

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

Summary

On the evening of the 10th, approximately 1-meter-long bears were sighted in succession on the Namie–Kashima prefectural road in Haramachi Ward, Minamisoma City. Sightings occurred around 17:40 and about 20 minutes later; it is unclear if they were the same animal, and police have increased vigilance.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 08:40 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.663674, 140.962793

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