Location
Description
One bear (body length unknown) was sighted swimming across the Uono River from along the riverside of Fukuyama Snow Shed, moving to the opposite bank (toward Tokamachi, Uonuma City).
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
Official
Date & Time
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 06:15 AM
Address
Uonuma, Niigata
Coordinates
37.199591, 138.945048
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