Location
Description
On May 15 in Kitakata City, bears were sighted separately in the residential areas of Machinishi and Ougida in the early morning, and a bear was also seen crossing the playground of Matsuyama Elementary School around 07:30. The city set a box trap and captured one bear at about 18:30 the same day; no injuries or property damage have been reported.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 09:30 AM
Address
Kitakata 字長源段, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.647161, 139.863773
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