News Black Bear Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima May 12, 2026, 09:10 PM
Location
Description
At around 06:10 on May 13, a dog walker in Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City reported a bear-like animal about 1 meter long, and shortly after another person reported a bear-like animal about 70–80 cm in their yard. Police arrived but did not find the animal; one elementary school nearby was temporarily closed and police warned people not to approach if sighted.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 09:10 PM
Address
Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima
Coordinates
34.381844, 132.354788
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