News Black Bear Aizubange 大字宮古, Fukushima Apr 19, 2026, 10:11 AM

Description

At around 19:11 on April 19, 2026, a bear about 50 cm long was sighted on the premises of an office in Miyako-muranishi (Aizubange Town); the bear moved north and fled toward National Route 49. No human injuries were reported, and police urged local residents to be cautious.

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Summary

On the evening of April 19 in Aizubange Town, a roughly 50 cm bear was spotted on office grounds and moved north toward Route 49. There were no injuries, and police have warned nearby residents to stay alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 10:11 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.557301, 139.848888

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