Location
Description
A bear was sighted near the scene. The bear crossed the river and entered the mountains toward the west side of Inagawa Ski Area. Body length approximately 0.8–1.0 m. Police were notified; they patrolled and kept watch at the scene. No damage reported in the surrounding area. The sighting location was about 250 meters from a residence.
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
Official
Date & Time
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 09:20 PM
Address
Yuzawa 字取上石山, Akita
Coordinates
39.161512, 140.551674
Sources
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