News Black Bear Hanamaki Ishidoriyacho-Kochi, Iwate May 7, 2026, 09:15 AM

Description

On May 7 between 18:15 and 18:50, multiple people observed one adult bear wandering on the road in Kōchi, Ishidoriyacho, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture. No damage from the bear has been confirmed, and police are warning nearby residents to be cautious.

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Summary

On the evening of May 7, multiple people spotted an adult bear wandering on the road in Kōchi, Ishidoriyacho, Hanamaki City. No damage was reported, and police have urged local residents to stay alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 09:15 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.496963, 141.148971

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