Location
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.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 05:25 AM
Address
Nasushiobara 関谷, Tochigi
Coordinates
36.951728, 139.884587
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