News Black Bear Atami 6-chome, Atami, Kōriyama City, Fukushima Feb 28, 2026, 03:05 AM

Description

A bear about 1 meter long was sighted on a municipal road in Atami 6-chome, Atami, Kōriyama City at around 12:05 PM on February 28. The bear left the area afterward, no human injuries have been reported, and police have urged local residents to remain alert.

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

Summary

Just after noon on February 28, a roughly one-meter-long bear was spotted on a municipal road in Atami 6-chome, Kōriyama City. With sports facilities, an elementary school and residences nearby, police have warned local residents to be cautious. The bear left the scene and no injuries have been reported.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 03:05 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.487701, 140.275004

Sources