News Black Bear Hanamaki Ishidoriyacho-Kitaterabayashi, Iwate May 4, 2026, 01:30 AM

Description

Around 10:30 a.m. on the 4th in Hanamaki (Ishidoriya-cho, Kitaterabayashi), caretaker Kiyoshi Sameguchi found an overturned bucket near a chicken coop with feed scattered. Family members saw one adult bear nearby and reported it to the city; police and the hunting association set a trap at 1:00 p.m. and are on alert.

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Summary

On the 4th in Hanamaki, an adult bear rummaged through chicken feed left near a coop and was spotted by residents who reported it. Police and the hunting association set a trap in the afternoon and authorities have urged caution around the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 01:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.485511, 141.132003

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