Location
Description
On May 15, 2026, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted from around 05:00 near Matsuyama Elementary School in Matsuyama-cho, Kitakata. The bear was captured in a box trap set by the city at about 18:30; no injuries or property damage were reported.
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
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 08:00 PM
Address
Kitakata 岩月町喜多方, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.671703, 139.873872
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