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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
Nanyo 下荻, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.143334, 140.147265
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