
News Black Bear Fukushima Iizakamachi-Hirano, Fukushima Apr 1, 2026, 04:30 AM
Location
Description
Around 13:30 on April 1, a woman in her 50s spotted a single bear about 1.5 meters long on the riverbank embankment in Iizaka-machi Hirano, Fukushima City. The bear ran south along the embankment; no human or property damage has been reported. Police are patrolling the area by patrol car and advising residents to be cautious.
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Summary
On April 1 in the afternoon, a woman in her 50s sighted a roughly 1.5-meter bear on the riverbank embankment in Iizaka-machi Hirano, Fukushima City. The bear ran south and no damage has been reported. Police are patrolling the area and urging residents to stay alert.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 04:30 AM
Address
Fukushima Iizakamachi-Hirano, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.815465, 140.439179
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