Location
Description
Around 14:30 on May 11, 2026, a single bear approximately 2 meters long was seen walking slowly along a national highway on the outskirts of the urban area of Okoppe (Okoppe Town) in the Okhotsk region and was filmed. Police say there was also a sighting before 9:00 a.m. and have urged residents to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the afternoon of May 11, a large bear about 2 meters long was spotted walking slowly along a national highway on the outskirts of the urban area in Okoppe Town and was captured on video. Police say there was also a sighting earlier that morning and have warned local residents to be cautious.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, May 11, 2026 at 05:30 AM
Address
Okoppe, Hokkaido
Coordinates
44.469814, 143.124052
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