News Black Bear Yonekabukuro, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Oct 31, 2025

Description

A 13-year-old male pony named "Pochan" near the Hirose River in Yonekabukuro, Aoba Ward, refused for several days to approach the river on walks after a bear sighting in Mukaiyama 2-chome, Taihaku Ward at the end of October. Owner Mitsuko Nishikawa says when the pony refuses to go, she treats it as a sign of potential bear danger and avoids the walk.

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Summary

Pochan, a local pony in Sendai, has begun refusing his usual walks along the Hirose River after a bear was reported in Mukaiyama at the end of October. Living about 200 meters from the river, his owner now treats his reluctance as a warning and limits walks. A zoo official noted that horses have a strong sense of smell and may avoid the scent of bears.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, October 31, 2025

Address

Coordinates

38.250263, 140.871017

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