Location
Description
At around 08:25 on May 10, a passerby reported seeing an adult bear swimming north to south across the Kitakami River near Higashi-An'niwa 2-chome in Morioka City. Police issued local warnings and no damage from the bear has been confirmed.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of the 10th, an adult bear was seen swimming across the Kitakami River near Higashi-An'niwa 2-chome in Morioka, and was later reported in a nearby apartment parking lot. Police have warned local residents and carried out alert broadcasts; there have been no reports of injuries or damage.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Address
Morioka Higashianiwa, Iwate
Coordinates
39.679015, 141.162913
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