News Black Bear Akasaka Nishino, Samegawa Village (Prefectural Route 25), Fukushima Feb 5, 2026, 03:00 PM
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Description
A roughly 1.5-meter bear was seen crossing Prefectural Route 25 in Akasaka Nishino, Samegawa Village, by a 25-year-old woman driving past. The bear’s whereabouts are unknown, no injuries were reported, and police have urged residents to remain cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Akasaka Nishino, Samegawa Village (Prefectural Route 25), Fukushima
Coordinates
37.048403, 140.467002
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Comments (1)
mountain person 3 months ago
Crossing a prefectural route like that means it's moving through a pretty accessible area, not staying in the mountains.
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