News Black Bear Aizuwakamatsu Higashiyamamachi-Yumoto, Fukushima Apr 1, 2026, 05:35 AM

Description

At around 14:35 on April 1, a man in his 70s sighted one bear approximately 1 meter long on a forest trail in Kadota-machi Kuroiwa, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. The bear entered the undergrowth and its whereabouts are unknown; no human or property damage has been reported. Police are on alert in the area and have urged local residents to be cautious.

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Summary

On the afternoon of April 1, a man in his 70s spotted a roughly one-meter bear on a trail in Kadota-machi Kuroiwa, Aizuwakamatsu. The bear disappeared into the brush and no damage was reported. Police remain on alert and have warned local residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 05:35 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.464971, 139.955546

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