
News 3 Black Bears Otsuchi Kirikiri, Iwate May 7, 2026, 12:45 AM
Location
Description
At the contained large forest fire in Otsuchi Town, firefighters resumed extinguishing a heat source on May 7, 2026, located on the seaward side of the town road Rias Scenic Line in the Kirikiri district; personnel entered the mountain with members of the hunters' association around 09:45, with an infrared camera-equipped helicopter providing aerial backup. A helicopter survey on the 6th had confirmed at least three bears, so ground operations were suspended on the 6th and aerial firefighting was used.
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Summary
In Otsuchi Town, firefighters resumed ground extinguishing of a heat source on May 7 after bears were spotted nearby. A helicopter survey the previous day confirmed at least three bears, so ground operations had been suspended on the 6th and aerial firefighting was used; this time crews entered with hunters and received infrared helicopter support.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
3
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Address
Otsuchi Kirikiri, Iwate
Coordinates
39.368749, 141.942988
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