News Black Bear Fukushima, Fukushima Apr 17, 2026, 11:00 AM

Description

At around 20:00 on April 17, 2026, on National Route 115 in Tsuchiyu Onsen-machi, Fukushima City, a passenger car traveling from Inawashiro toward Fukushima City struck one bear that had entered the road. The vehicle was partly damaged but the male driver was not injured; the bear left the scene. Police, working with Fukushima City Hall, warned people in the area to be cautious.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the night of the 17th, a car hit a bear on National Route 115 in Tsuchiyu Onsen-machi, Fukushima City; the vehicle was partly damaged but the driver was uninjured. Police and Fukushima City officials are urging people in the area to be careful.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.684243, 140.280527

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