News Black Bear Sendai Futsukamachi, Miyagi Apr 18, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

One bear that had been staying in a residential area in central Sendai was culled by emergency shooting. The measure was carried out about 14 hours after the report, and sightings around the area had been reported since the night of the 18th. No human injuries were reported.

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Summary

A bear remained in a residential area in central Sendai and, after repeated sightings, was culled by emergency shooting about 14 hours after a report. Sightings in the area began on the night of the 18th, and the action was taken to protect residents; no human injuries were reported.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.268195, 140.869418

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