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Description
At around 22:50 on May 10, 2026, a driver spotted a roughly 2-meter-long bear crossing National Route 276 in Takaoka, Tomakomai. There was no collision or injuries, and police searched the area but did not find the bear or any traces.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the night of May 10, a motorist in Takaoka, Tomakomai, saw a roughly 2-meter bear crossing National Route 276. The bear passed about 20 meters ahead of the car without collision or injury. Police searched the area but did not locate the animal; given another sighting in April, authorities are urging drivers, especially those using the expressway or traveling between Tomakomai and Shikotsuko, to be cautious.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 01:50 PM
Address
Tomakomai, Hokkaido
Coordinates
42.663449, 141.586211
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