Location
Description
On Route 40 in Teshio Town, Hokkaido, a brown bear about 2 meters long collided with a moving passenger car, damaging the vehicle but causing no injuries. The bear reportedly left the scene after the collision, and police are urging people not to approach and to evacuate to a safe place if they spot the bear.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
A roughly 2‑meter brown bear struck a moving passenger car on Route 40 in Teshio Town, damaging the vehicle but causing no injuries. The bear left the scene, and police warn people not to approach if they see it.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Teshio, Hokkaido
Coordinates
44.919919, 141.886685
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