News Black Bear Bandai 大字更科, Fukushima Apr 11, 2026, 06:00 AM

Description

Around 15:00 on April 11, 2026, a single bear about 80 cm long was sighted crossing a prefectural road (Major Local Road Inawashiro-Shiogawa Line) north to south in Sarashina, Bandai Town, Fukushima. The bear went into rice fields on the south side of the road and its whereabouts are unknown; no injuries or property damage have been reported. Police have shared information with the town, are patrolling the area by patrol car, and have urged residents to be cautious.

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

Summary

On the afternoon of the 11th, a roughly 80 cm bear was seen crossing a prefectural road in Sarashina, Bandai Town. The bear entered nearby rice fields and no injuries or damage have been reported. Police are coordinating with the town, patrolling the area, and warning residents to be careful.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 06:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.565935, 140.020970

Sources