News Black Bear Minami-Takano, Kawato Town, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima Mar 17, 2026, 09:20 PM
Location
Description
At around 06:20 on the 18th, a woman spotted a single bear about 1 meter long walking on a road in Minami-Takano, Kawato Town, Aizuwakamatsu City. The bear left heading east; no damage has been reported, and police are patrolling by patrol car and warning residents.
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Summary
On the morning of the 18th, a woman spotted a single bear about 1 meter long on a road in Minami-Takano, Kawato Town, Aizuwakamatsu City. The bear left eastward with no reported damage; police are patrolling the area and advising residents to be cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 09:20 PM
Address
Minami-Takano, Kawato Town, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.556645, 139.934056
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