Location
Description
At around 20:10 on May 12, a single bear about 1 meter in length was sighted on a road in Osaki City, Tajiri (Oshio Godai Eito). The bear later entered rice paddies to the north, and police are patrolling the area and staying on alert.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the night of the 12th, a roughly 1-meter bear was spotted on a road in the agricultural area of Tajiri, Osaki City, before moving into nearby rice paddies. Police are patrolling the area and remain on alert.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Address
Osaki 田尻小塩, Miyagi
Coordinates
38.597003, 141.066938
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