News Black Bear On the grounds of Kitashiobara Village First Junior High School (Kaminodai, Kitayama), Fukushima Mar 26, 2026, 02:07 AM

Description

At about 11:07 on March 26, 2026, a single bear approximately 50 cm long was seen climbing a slope on the grounds of Kitashiobara Village First Junior High School (Kaminodai, Kitayama). The bear ran off afterward; no human injuries were reported and police are patrolling the area urging caution.

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

Summary

On the morning of March 26, a roughly 50 cm bear was sighted on the grounds of a junior high school in Kitashiobara Village. The bear ran off without causing injuries, and police are maintaining patrols in the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 02:07 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.655066, 139.940250

Sources