
News Black Bear Sukagawa 泉田, Fukushima Apr 16, 2026, 08:45 AM
Location
Description
At around 17:45 on April 16, 2026, a man driving in Izumida, Sukagawa City reported seeing a bear about 1.3 meters long cross the road. The bear reportedly returned to the mountains afterward, and no damage has been confirmed.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the evening of the 16th in Izumida, Sukagawa City, a driver spotted a roughly 1.3-meter bear crossing the road. The bear appeared to return to the mountains, and no injuries or damage were reported.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 08:45 AM
Address
Sukagawa 泉田, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.264976, 140.299173
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