Location
Description
Around 23:55 on May 14, an adult bear was sighted on a road east of Motomiya Children's Park in Motomiya 2-chome, Morioka. Police patrolled the area by patrol car and spotted the bear near the west side of Motomiya Elementary School, but it entered a residential area and its whereabouts became unknown; no damage has been reported.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the night of May 14 an adult bear was spotted in Motomiya, Morioka, prompting police patrols. The bear was seen near Motomiya Children's Park and the west side of Motomiya Elementary School before entering a residential area and disappearing; there were no reports of injuries or damage.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 02:55 PM
Address
Morioka Senbokucho, Iwate
Coordinates
39.690521, 141.137798
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