News Black Bear Hatsukaichi Miyauchi-kogyodanchi, Hiroshima May 20, 2026, 11:45 PM
Location
Description
At about 08:45 on May 21, 2026, a report was received that a bear crossed a prefectural road in Miyauchi, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and tracks believed to be from a bear were confirmed at the scene. There had been a sighting near a housing complex the previous day, and elementary and junior high schools in the school district dismissed students at the same time.
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Summary
Bear sightings and traces were reported repeatedly in Hatsukaichi City, and on the morning of the 21st a bear was reported crossing a prefectural road. Officials confirmed tracks at the scene and elementary and junior high schools in the district dismissed students simultaneously as a precaution.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Address
Hatsukaichi Miyauchi-kogyodanchi, Hiroshima
Coordinates
34.345368, 132.303562
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