Location
Description
While driving on Prefectural Route Sanjo-Shimoda near Ohirada Bridge, one bear was sighted. It moved in the direction of the Igarashi River.
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
Friday, September 19, 2025 at 03:25 PM
Address
Sanjo 荻堀, Niigata
Coordinates
37.571290, 139.032100
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