News 2 Black Bears Sukagawa 柱田, Fukushima Apr 23, 2026, 12:00 PM

Description

Around 21:00 on April 23, 2026, a driver in Fukushimasuka-gawa City, Fukushima Prefecture (Fukushima-ken), observed two animals believed to be bears in Fukawatado Aza Ishibomo. One was about 1 meter long, the other size was unknown; both were seen crossing the road and heading toward the forest. No injuries to people or livestock have been reported, and police have increased patrols.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the night of the 23rd, a driver in Sukagawa City spotted two animals believed to be bears in Fukawatado. One measured about 1 meter; both crossed the road and headed into the woods. No damage was reported, and police have stepped up patrols.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.309635, 140.262441

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