News Black Bear Hanamaki Ishidoriyacho-Hachiman, Iwate May 19, 2026, 11:45 PM
Location
Description
At around 08:45 on May 20, a passerby sighted one bear south of Yahata Elementary School in Ishidoriya-cho, Hanamaki. The bear crossed Prefectural Route 265 from west to east and left the area; no damage was reported, and the police are patrolling the scene and urging residents to be cautious.
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Summary
On the morning of May 20 a single bear was sighted near Yahata Elementary School in Ishidoriya-cho, Hanamaki. The bear crossed Prefectural Route 265 and left the area; no injuries or damage were reported, and police are patrolling and warning local residents.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Address
Hanamaki Ishidoriyacho-Hachiman, Iwate
Coordinates
39.474012, 141.150882
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