News 2 Black Bears Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Mar 17, 2026, 08:15 AM

Description

On the evening of March 17, 2026, two bears believed to be a parent and cub (approximately 1.5 m and 80 cm in length) were sighted on the riverside of the Hirose River under Reiyabashi in Aoba Ward, Sendai; both headed south and left the area. There were no reported injuries, the nearby Katahira-cho Elementary School was noted, and police patrolled the area to warn residents.

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Summary

On the evening of the 17th, two bears believed to be a parent and cub, about 1.5 m and 80 cm long, were spotted on the Hirose River riverside in Aoba Ward, Sendai; both left heading south. No injuries were reported and police are patrolling the area to warn residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 08:15 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.272577, 140.790463

Sources