Location
Description
At around 17:55 on the 6th, a driver on Route 289 in Minamikurasawa, Shimogō Town, spotted a bear about 1.5 m long climbing over a roadside fence and heading into the mountain. No human injuries or property damage have been confirmed; the police are monitoring the area and have informed the Shimogō town office while urging caution.
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
Monday, April 6, 2026 at 08:55 AM
Address
Shimogo 大字南倉沢, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.214140, 139.931564
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