News 2 Black Bears Yuza 菅里, Yamagata Apr 26, 2026, 05:00 AM

Description

Around 14:00 on April 26, 2026, a parent-and-child bear was sighted near the nursing home Shoto-so in Sugasato, Yusa Town, and the town urged nearby residents to be cautious. Since late February, sightings of bears and wild boar have been frequent in Yusa Town, and there have been 74 bear sightings in the prefecture so far, an increase at a pace exceeding last year's record.

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Summary

On the afternoon of April 26 a parent-and-child bear was seen near the Shoto-so nursing home in Yusa Town, prompting the town to warn residents. Since late February bears and wild boar have been appearing frequently in the town, and prefecture-wide sightings have been rising.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 05:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.046767, 139.878132

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