News Black Bear Kibecho, Masuda City, Shimane Feb 14, 2026, 07:00 AM
Location
Description
Around 16:00 on the 14th, one bear was sighted in woodland near the Otaniguchi bus stop in Kibecho, Masuda City.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
Around 16:00 on the 14th, one bear was sighted in woodland near the Otaniguchi bus stop in Kibecho, Masuda City, according to local reports.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Address
Kibecho, Masuda City, Shimane
Coordinates
34.737003, 131.882423
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Comments (1)
大谷口バス停近くなら、通勤ルートと被ってる可能性あるのか。
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