Location
Description
Around 17:45 on May 11, 2026, two bears believed to be a parent and child were sighted in Yuatsumi, Tsuruoka City. The bears later moved to the mountains to the south; their size is unknown, and the city is urging caution.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the evening of May 11 two bears thought to be a parent and child were sighted in Yuatsumi, Tsuruoka City. The animals reportedly moved into the southern mountains afterward, and the city is warning residents to be cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, May 11, 2026 at 08:45 AM
Address
Tsuruoka 湯温海, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.616076, 139.619994
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