Location
Description
Around 14:00 on the 21st, an angler spotted a single bear about 1.5 meters long emerge from brush on the riverbed of the Shakadogawa in Nishikawa, Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture. The bear crossed the road and fled into the forest to the north; no damage has been reported. Police and the city office are urging residents to be cautious.
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
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 05:00 AM
Address
Sukagawa 西田町, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.298784, 140.355985
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