Location
Description
Around 18:00 on May 19, a single bear was sighted walking south on a road in the Sakurazawa area of Kamo City, Niigata Prefecture. Because the sighting occurred near houses, the Kamo Police Station and Kamo City Hall are conducting public alerts and patrols for local residents.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 09:00 AM
Address
Kamo, Niigata
Coordinates
37.652734, 139.075630
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