News Black Bear Kitamura, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Jan 9, 2026, 05:50 AM
Location
Description
Early on the morning of the 9th, a bear was reported near an elementary school and a nursery in Ishinomaki, and police urged caution. According to police, at around 5:50 a.m. on the 9th, staff at a nursing home's parking lot in Kitamura, Ishinomaki City, spotted the bear while spreading de-icing agent.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In the early morning of January 9, staff at a nursing home's parking lot in Kitamura, Ishinomaki City, spotted a bear, and sightings were also reported near a local elementary school and nursery. Police have warned residents and passersby to be cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, January 9, 2026 at 05:50 AM
Address
Kitamura, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi
Coordinates
38.483373, 141.178903
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Comments (1)
明け方の駐車場での目撃か、人間の活動が活発な時間帯だから怖いな。
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