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.
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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