Location
Description
On May 15, 2026 at about 15:20, a male driver on National Route 227 in Atsuzubecho saw a bear about 1.5 meters long crossing the road. The bear was observed from about 50 meters away and left toward the mountains; the driver was not injured. Police checked the scene but found no traces and have warned nearby residents.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 06:20 AM
Address
Assabu Uzura, Hokkaido
Coordinates
41.934186, 140.305764
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