News Black Bear Inawashiro 大字山潟, Fukushima Mar 30, 2026, 07:20 AM
Location
Description
Around 16:20 on March 30, a driver spotted a roughly 1-meter-long bear on the riverbed south of Route 49 in Inawashiro Town, Yamagata Shinden area. No human or property damage was reported; police are patrolling and urging nearby residents to be cautious.
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Summary
While driving on Route 49 on the afternoon of March 30, a motorist spotted a roughly 1-meter bear on the riverbed in Inawashiro Town (Yamagata Shinden). No injuries or damage were reported, and police are maintaining patrols and warning residents.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 07:20 AM
Address
Inawashiro 大字山潟, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.478528, 140.172958
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