News Black Bear Morioka Mitake Special Support School, Iwate Mar 10, 2026, 09:15 AM
Location
Description
At around 18:15 on the 10th, a person walking near the south side road of Morioka Mitake Special Support School in Anaguchi, Takizawa, spotted a bear cub walking on the road and reported it to the police. The Iwate Prefectural Police have urged caution.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the evening of the 10th, a walker near Morioka Mitake Special Support School in Anaguchi, Takizawa, spotted a bear cub on the road and reported it. The Iwate Prefectural Police have warned local residents to be cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 09:15 AM
Address
Morioka Mitake Special Support School, Iwate
Coordinates
39.741069, 141.116234
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Comments (1)
A cub near the school in the evening is worth noting, especially since cubs usually mean a mother isn't far off.
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