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Description
At around 05:15 on May 14, 2026, a man in his 30s walking in a park at Ishiwaki Aza Ishinohana, Yurihonjo City, spotted a bear about 1 meter long. There were also sighting reports in the same area on the 13th, and the prefectural police have warned residents to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of the 14th, a roughly 1-meter bear was seen in a park in the Ishiwaki area of Yurihonjo City. Sightings had been reported since the 13th, and the prefectural police have urged local residents to take care.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 08:15 PM
Address
Yurihonjō 北裏地, Akita
Coordinates
39.396951, 140.036101
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