News Black Bear Katayachi (riverbank), Yamagata City, Yamagata Jan 1, 2026, 09:42 PM
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Description
At around 21:42 on January 1, 2026, one bear was sighted near the Susukawa riverbank in Katayachi, Yamagata City. The area is close to residential neighborhoods; police and city authorities are patrolling and advising residents to be cautious. No human or property damage has been reported.
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
Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 09:42 PM
Address
Katayachi (riverbank), Yamagata City, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.211585, 140.304649
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鈴木 4 months ago
元日の夜間に住宅地のすぐ近くの河川敷に出てくるって、よっぽど食べ物に困ってるのか。
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