Location
Description
At around 18:40 on April 14, 2026, a person walking a dog spotted one bear about 1 meter long in a vacant lot along National Route 289 in Mafune, Saigō Village, Fukushima Prefecture. No injuries or damage have been confirmed; police are patrolling by patrol car and have informed the village office to warn residents.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the evening of the 14th, a person walking a dog spotted a roughly 1-meter bear along Route 289 in Mafune, Saigō Village, Fukushima. There were no injuries or damage, and police and the village office have warned residents.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 09:40 AM
Address
Nishigo, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.164531, 140.054709
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