News Black Bear Nanyo 下荻, Yamagata May 6, 2026, 04:40 AM

Description

Around 13:40 on May 6, 2026, a single bear cub about 70 cm long was seen on a sidewalk in Shimooegi, Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture. The city has urged residents to be cautious.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the afternoon of May 6, a bear cub about 70 cm long was spotted on a sidewalk in Shimooegi, Nanyo City, and the city warned local residents to be careful.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 04:40 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.143334, 140.147265

Sources