News Black Bear Hirakawa Kashiwagimachi, Aomori May 8, 2026, 03:54 PM
Location
Description
One bear was sighted in a rice field in Hirakawa City, Aomori Prefecture, and was culled by an emergency shooting operation. The incident and response were reported on May 9, 2026, with the sighting/response occurring around 00:54.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
A single bear was found in a rice field in Hirakawa City, Aomori Prefecture, and was removed by an emergency shooting operation to protect local safety. The action was reported on May 9, taking place around midnight.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 03:54 PM
Address
Hirakawa Kashiwagimachi, Aomori
Coordinates
40.584075, 140.566615
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