News Black Bear Aizuwakamatsu Higashiyamamachi-Yumoto, Fukushima Apr 1, 2026, 05:35 AM
Location
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
Aizuwakamatsu Higashiyamamachi-Yumoto, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.464971, 139.955546
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