Location
Description
At around 19:55 on May 19, 2026, one adult bear was sighted near Hokunichi Saishaku Kogyo in Kurokawa, Morioka City. The bear ran south into the bushes; no injuries or damage were reported, and police patrolled the area and urged residents to be cautious.
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Summary
On the evening of May 19, an adult bear was sighted near Hokunichi Saishaku Kogyo in Kurokawa, Morioka; police warned nearby residents and patrolled the area. The bear fled south into the bushes and no damage was reported.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Address
Morioka Teshiromori, Iwate
Coordinates
39.638705, 141.200771
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