News Black Bear Sukagawa 畑田, Fukushima Apr 29, 2026, 08:30 PM

Description

Around 05:30 on April 30, 2026, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted in fields at Hatada Aza Nagahisa-Ki, Sukagawa City. A person riding a motorcycle spotted the bear, which crossed from west to east and left for the forest. No human or property damage has been confirmed, and police are urging caution.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 30th, a roughly 1-meter bear was sighted in fields at Hatada Aza Nagahisa-Ki in Sukagawa City by a motorcyclist; the bear crossed west to east and went into the nearby forest. No damage has been reported, and police are warning residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 08:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.304846, 140.284348

Sources