Location
Description
A driver passing nearby reported spotting a cub. After that, the bear headed toward the eastern forested hills. The distances to the witness and to the nearest house were about 30 meters each.
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
Official
Date & Time
Monday, February 9, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Address
Kazuno 横道, Akita
Coordinates
40.272850, 140.770269
Sources
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Comments (1)
遠藤 4 months ago
子グマが道路脇30メートルまで出てくるとは、けっこう近いな。
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