News Black Bear Nasushiobara 関谷, Tochigi May 8, 2026, 05:25 AM

Description

At around 14:25 on May 8, 2026, a single bear was observed swimming in Shiobara Dam in Nasushiobara City. The witness reported that the bear swam approximately 300 meters.

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

Summary

In the afternoon of May 8, a single bear was seen swimming in Shiobara Dam in Nasushiobara City. A witness said the bear swam about 300 meters.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 05:25 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.951728, 139.884587

Sources