News 5 Black Bears Reiyashita, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Feb 13, 2026, 01:20 PM

Description

Around 22:20 on the 13th, a resident of a nearby apartment spotted five bears on the riverbed of the Hirose River near Reiyabashi in Reiyashita, Aoba Ward, Sendai. Police said the body lengths were unknown, the five ran north along the riverbed, and no injuries were reported.

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Summary

On the night of the 13th, a resident near Reiyabashi on the Hirose River in Aoba Ward, Sendai, spotted five bears. Police say the animals—of unknown size—ran north along the riverbed; no injuries were reported and authorities have warned residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

5

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 01:20 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.251810, 140.866243

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