Location
Description
At about 13:10 on May 12, 2026, two brown bears believed to be a mother and cub, about 1.5 m and 50 cm long, were sighted on the cycling road in Suimeikyo, Chitose. When the male cyclist turned back and fled, the bears disappeared in the opposite direction; there were no injuries, and police said this was the fourth sighting in the area this season and urged caution.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In the afternoon of May 12, two brown bears believed to be a mother and cub were spotted on the cycling road in Suimeikyo, Chitose, by a male cyclist. The cyclist retreated and the bears moved off in the opposite direction; there were no injuries, and police have warned locals as this marks the fourth sighting in the area this season.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 04:10 AM
Address
Chitose, Hokkaido
Coordinates
42.796543, 141.462851
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