News Black Bear Kotanigawabata, Oto-machi, Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima Feb 18, 2026, 03:30 AM

Description

At around 12:30 on February 18, 2026, a single bear about 50 cm long was sighted under a ginkgo tree along the Aga River in Kotanigawabata, Oto-machi, Aizuwakamatsu. The bear was driven off and left toward the Aga River; no notable damages were reported and police patrolled the area while warning residents.

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Summary

A small bear was spotted under a ginkgo tree along the Aga River in Oto-machi, Aizuwakamatsu, shortly after noon on the 18th. It was driven off toward the river with no reported damage, and police have been patrolling the area and warning residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 03:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.388090, 139.928360

Sources