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News Black Bear Akita, Akita Apr 28, 2026, 04:50 AM

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At around 13:50 on April 28, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted near the south entrance of the Katsuhira Hamanasu Tunnel on the Akita South Bypass in Arai-machi, Akita City, by a man in his 70s driving by. The sighting location is about 200 meters from Akita Commercial High School and about 300 meters from the nearest house; the Akita Central Police are coordinating with relevant agencies, patrolling the area, and warning residents.

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

Summary

In the afternoon of April 28 a roughly one-meter bear was spotted near the south entrance of the Katsuhira Hamanasu Tunnel in Arai-machi, Akita City. The Akita Central Police have warned Akita Commercial High School and local residents and are coordinating with relevant agencies to monitor the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 04:50 AM

Address

Akita, Akita

Coordinates

39.711780, 140.066514

Sources

https://www.sakigake.jp/news/article/20260428AK0047/ https://news.ntv.co.jp/n/abs/category/society/ab20296305582b...

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