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Description
Around 08:10 on May 9, a resident spotted one young bear in the garden of a house in Genmichi, Kuji City. The cub ran north, no injuries or damage were reported, and police are urging local residents to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of May 9 a young bear was spotted in the garden of a house in Genmichi, Kuji City. The cub fled north and no injuries or damage were reported. Kuji Police have urged nearby residents to be cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Address
Kuji Gendo, Iwate
Coordinates
40.203535, 141.784698
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