
News Black Bear Sukagawa 袋田, Fukushima Apr 28, 2026, 12:45 AM
Location
Description
At around 09:45 on April 28, 2026, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted in the fields at Fukuroda Aza-Miya, Sukagawa City, by a person driving by; the bear then left toward fields to the north. No injuries or damage have been reported; police are patrolling by patrol car and coordinating with Sukagawa City Hall.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of April 28 a roughly 1‑meter bear was spotted in fields in Fukuroda, Sukagawa City, before leaving the area. Police and the city are patrolling and issuing public warnings.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Address
Sukagawa 袋田, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.311885, 140.314646
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