News Black Bear Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Apr 26, 2026, 01:15 PM

Description

Around 22:15 on the 26th, a single bear about 1.5–2.0 m long was sighted on a slope along the Yamaguchi-Akiho prefectural road in Yamaguchi City's Iuzenshi area, in front of the prefectural fire school. No injuries were reported; police notified the city and the board of education and have stepped up patrols near the site.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the night of the 26th, a single bear approximately 1.5–2.0 m long was seen on a slope beside the prefectural road in Yamaguchi City's Iuzenshi area, in front of the prefectural fire school. There were no injuries, and the police have informed the city and board of education and increased patrols near the site.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 01:15 PM

Address

Coordinates

34.065156, 131.438984

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