News Black Bear Sukagawa 西田町, Fukushima Apr 21, 2026, 05:00 AM

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.

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Summary

In the afternoon of the 21st, an angler in Nishikawa, Sukagawa City, spotted a roughly 1.5-meter bear on the Shakadogawa riverbed. The bear crossed a road and fled into the forest to the north; no injuries or damage were reported. Police are patrolling the area and the city office is advising residents to be careful.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 05:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.298784, 140.355985

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