News 2 Black Bears Kawai Babamae, Takago Town, Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima Feb 22, 2026, 10:00 PM

Description

At around 07:00 on the 23rd, two bears approximately 1.0 m and 0.5 m in length were spotted on the riverbed of the Tadami River at Kawai Babamae, Takago Town, Kitakata City by a man driving a car. The bears ran east toward the Tadami River, no injuries were reported, and police have urged local residents to remain cautious.

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Summary

Two bears, about 1.0m and 0.5m long, were sighted on the Tadami River riverbed at Kawai Babamae in Takago Town, Kitakata City at around 07:00 on the 23rd. The animals ran eastward, there were no injuries, and police have warned nearby residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.628251, 139.752942

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