Location
Description
Around 13:00 on May 13, 2026, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted near Tsukioka Park in Horinochi, Uonuma City, approximately 30 meters from a house (Koide Police Station).
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 04:00 AM
Address
Uonuma, Niigata
Coordinates
37.230675, 138.921756
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