News Black Bear Towada Tachizaki, Aomori Apr 23, 2026, 06:48 AM

Description

Around 15:48 on April 23, 2026, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted at Tsukasaki Tsutsumijiri (Takasaki?), Towada City; it crossed a prefectural road and walked south. No injuries or damage were reported, and the city has urged nearby residents and passersby to be cautious.

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Summary

On the afternoon of April 23, a bear about 1 meter long was seen in Tsukasaki Tsutsumijiri, Towada City; it crossed a prefectural road and moved south. No injuries or damage were reported, and the city is advising nearby residents and passersby to stay alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 06:48 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.681325, 141.233943

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