News Black Bear Fukushima, Fukushima May 9, 2026, 01:50 AM

Description

At around 10:50 a.m. on the 9th, a male driver spotted one bear (about 1.5 m long) crossing the road in Takenomori, Sahara, Fukushima City. The bear left for nearby woodland afterwards, and no damage has been reported. Police are patrolling by cruiser and coordinating with Fukushima City Hall.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 9th, a driver in Takenomori, Sahara, Fukushima City, saw a roughly 1.5 m bear crossing the road. The bear returned to the woods, no damages were reported, and police are working with the city hall to monitor the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 01:50 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.709770, 140.332823

Sources