
News Black Bear Kōfu Nakabatakecho, Yamanashi May 7, 2026, 04:35 PM
Location
Description
At around 01:35 on May 8, 2026, a truck driver traveling on National Route 358 in Nakabata-cho, Nakado district, Kofu City, spotted a bear-like animal about 1 m long on the road. The man reported it to the police, and the city conducted patrols and issued warnings to residents via disaster prevention radio.
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Summary
In the early hours of May 8, a truck driver spotted a bear-like animal about 1 m long on National Route 358 in Nakabata-cho, Kofu. After the report, the city carried out patrols and broadcast warnings to residents.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 04:35 PM
Address
Kōfu Nakabatakecho, Yamanashi
Coordinates
35.575123, 138.591862
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