Location
Description
Around 14:00 on May 18, 2026, a bear cub was sighted on a prefectural road about 100 meters southeast of Echizen Junior High School in Oogusu, Echizen-cho, Fukui Prefecture. The bear appeared to enter the woodland east of the school; teachers patrolled the area, walking students were transported by bus for safety, and the town sent an emergency email to warn residents.
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
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 05:00 AM
Address
Echizen Okonogi, Fukui
Coordinates
35.939380, 135.999265
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