News Black Bear Irikita area, Kami-Izushima, Atami Town, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima Mar 23, 2026, 11:40 PM

Description

At around 08:40 on the 24th, a man working on construction in the Irikita area of Kami-Izushima, Atami Town, Koriyama City, spotted a bear about 1.5 meters long. The bear left for the mountains afterward. Police have issued warnings.

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Summary

On the morning of the 24th, a construction worker in the Irikita area of Kami-Izushima, Atami Town, Koriyama City, spotted a bear about 1.5 meters long. The bear returned to the mountains afterward, no injuries were reported, and authorities are urging local residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 11:40 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.460772, 140.296111

Sources