Location
Description
Around 05:30 on the 17th, three bears appeared on private residential grounds in Iriku, Yanai City, Yamaguchi Prefecture; a security camera recorded the three walking in a single file. One bear measured about 120 cm and the other two about 100 cm, and no injuries were reported.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of the 17th, a home security camera in Iriku, Yanai City captured three bears walking in single file toward the mountains. One measured about 120 cm and the other two about 100 cm; no injuries were reported. Police are patrolling the area and urging caution.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
3
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 08:30 PM
Address
Yanai 伊陸, Yamaguchi
Coordinates
34.026698, 132.107852
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