Location
Description
On May 6 at around 10:00, a bear in Shari (Shiretoko Peninsula) emerged from the roadside, slowly crossed the road, walked along the shoulder and disappeared into vegetation on the opposite side. No damage to people or buildings was confirmed, and the police are conducting patrols by patrol car.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of the 6th in Shari on the Shiretoko Peninsula, a bear was filmed emerging from the roadside, slowly crossing the road and disappearing into the bushes. Other sightings were reported elsewhere in Hokkaido on the 11th, but no injuries or property damage have been confirmed, and police are on alert.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 01:00 AM
Address
Shari Hon-machi, Hokkaido
Coordinates
43.911476, 144.670765
Related Areas
Comments (1)
出没は、斜里の街の中ではありません。
知床（ウトロ、自然センター）の方なので、こちらの位置情報は適切ではありません。
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