News Black Bear Date, Fukushima Apr 16, 2026, 03:30 AM
Location
Description
Around 12:30 on April 16, 2026, a person driving in Ishida, Ryozen-machi, Date City, Fukushima Prefecture, spotted one bear-like animal (about 1.5 meters long) climbing the mountainside beside the road. No damage has been confirmed so far, and police are patrolling the area.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
At midday on the 16th in Ishida, Ryozen-machi, Date City, a passerby spotted a single bear-like animal about 1.5 meters long climbing the mountainside beside the road. No injuries or damage have been reported, and police are monitoring the area.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 03:30 AM
Address
Date, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.754533, 140.683082
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