News Black Bear Okinosawa, Inawashiro Town (National Route 49), Fukushima Feb 7, 2026, 12:20 PM
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Description
Around 21:20 on the 7th, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted on National Route 49 in Okinosawa, Inawashiro Town, Fukushima. The bear's subsequent whereabouts are unknown, and there were no reports of injuries or damage.
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
Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Address
Okinosawa, Inawashiro Town (National Route 49), Fukushima
Coordinates
37.522409, 140.046202
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Comments (1)
yama879 4 months ago
国道49号の上っていうのは、逃げ場がなくて遭遇する危険が高いのかな。
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