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Description
Around 15:45 on April 18, 2026, a man driving on National Route 114 in Hiruzone, Namie Town, Fukushima Prefecture, spotted a single bear about 1.5 meters long on the road. The bear left toward the mountains north of the road and no injuries or damage have been reported; police are patrolling the area in patrol cars and coordinating with Namie Town Hall.
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
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 06:45 AM
Address
Namie Hirusone, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.548247, 140.853436
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