News 3 Black Bears Morioka Yuzawa, Iwate Apr 17, 2026, 09:05 PM

Description

On April 18, 2026 at about 06:05, an adult bear was sighted in Yuzawa, Morioka City. Additional adult bear sightings occurred later in the morning in the Shimoda area of Morioka; no human or property damage was reported and police warned local residents to be cautious.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the morning of the 18th, multiple adult bear sightings were reported in Morioka City. The first sighting occurred at 06:05 in Yuzawa, followed by additional sightings in the Shimoda area later that morning. No injuries or damage were reported, and police have warned residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

3

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 09:05 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.648007, 141.098160

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