
News Black Bear Kagamiishi 岡ノ内, Fukushima Apr 21, 2026, 11:00 AM
Location
Description
Around 20:00 on April 21, a single bear about 150 cm long was sighted on the grounds of the certified children's center Kodomo no Mori Okanochi Kindergarten in Kagamiishi Town. The bear left the area with no injuries or property damage reported; the Sukagawa Police carried out patrols and vehicle-based surveillance around the kindergarten and nearby school routes on the 22nd.
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Summary
On the night of April 21 a roughly 150 cm bear was seen on the grounds of a certified children's center in Kagamiishi Town. The bear left without causing injuries or damage, and police conducted patrols around the kindergarten and school routes the following day.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Address
Kagamiishi 岡ノ内, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.258157, 140.339686
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