Location
Description
Around 16:40 on the 8th, a resident spotted one bear-like animal (about 1 meter long) sitting in a field in Izumi, Haramachi Ward, Minamisoma City. No notable damage has been reported so far; police are patrolling by patrol car and coordinating with Minamisoma City Hall to respond.
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
News
Date & Time
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 07:40 AM
Address
Minamisoma 原町区泉, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.649931, 141.012978
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