News Black Bear Osaki 鹿島台平渡, Miyagi Apr 26, 2026, 09:30 AM

Description

At around 18:30 on April 26, 2026, a single bear approximately 1 meter long was sighted in woodland below the Numata embankment at Hironagayama, Kashimadai, Osaki City, by a driver traveling on Prefectural Route 19 (Kashimadai-Takashimizu line). There have been no further sightings, and the police have stepped up patrols in the area.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the evening of April 26, a roughly 1-meter bear was spotted in woodland at Kashimadai, Osaki City by a driver on a prefectural road. No further sightings have been reported, and police have increased patrols in the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 09:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.474723, 141.098024

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