Location
Description
At around 06:30 on May 10, an adult bear was sighted in brush along the Tedori River in Yoshino, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The site is close to residential areas; Hakusan City and the police patrolled the surrounding area but did not find the bear, and the city has issued a warning (this was the first sighting at this location this year).
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of May 10 an adult bear was sighted in brush along the Tedori River in Yoshino, Hakusan City. The spot is near homes; authorities searched the area but did not locate the animal, and the city has urged residents to be cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 09:30 PM
Address
Hakusan Yoshino, Ishikawa
Coordinates
36.351501, 136.635024
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