Location
Description
At around 15:40 on April 14, in Funaba, Aizumisato Town, Fukushima Prefecture, a man driving a vehicle spotted a bear about 50 cm long climbing a tree. The bear later left the area; no human or property damage has been confirmed, and the police and Aizumisato town office are cooperating to patrol the area and warn residents.
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
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 06:40 AM
Address
Aizumisato 字三日町上, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.440878, 139.898996
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