Location
Description
A bear about 1.2 m long was seen wandering under a bridge near Asakura Elementary School by a local resident. It is unknown which direction it went.
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
Official
Date & Time
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 08:50 AM
Address
Yokote Yawata, Akita
Coordinates
39.327111, 140.561144
Sources
Related Areas
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