Location
Description
Around 10:20 a.m. on the 18th, a police officer patrolling a road in Akaugi, Namie Town (a restricted return zone) sighted a bear about 1.5 meters long crossing in front of a patrol car. The bear left for the forested area west of the road, no damage has been confirmed, and police are patrolling and coordinating with Namie Town Hall.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 01:20 AM
Address
Akaugi, Namie Town, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.581305, 140.793630
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