Location
Description
Around 11:00 on May 10, bear tracks were found in a home vegetable garden in Gakuden 1-chome, Engaru. The prints are believed to be from one adult bear with a width of 11–12 cm; multiple tracks moving west to east were confirmed and police have increased their vigilance.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On May 10 in Gakuden 1-chome, Engaru (Hokkaido), tracks believed to belong to an adult bear measuring 11–12 cm wide were found in a home's vegetable garden. Multiple west-to-east tracks were found; the area is known for frequent bear sightings, and police have stepped up patrols.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 02:00 AM
Address
Engaru Gakuden, Hokkaido
Coordinates
44.078192, 143.519261
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