Location
Description
At around 07:05 on December 1, a single bear was sighted in Nakago, Sagae City. The bear, about 1 meter long, moved from the area near the old Mogami Bridge downstream to the Mogami River riverbed; police have issued a warning.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of December 1 a roughly 1-meter-long bear was seen in Nakago, Sagae City, moving from near the old Mogami Bridge down to the riverbed of the Mogami River. Police are urging nearby residents to be cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, December 1, 2025 at 07:05 AM
Address
Nakago, Sagae City, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.365146, 140.228330
Related Areas
Comments (1)
旧最上橋から河川敷へ降りていくってことは、クマにとって川沿いは移動ルートになってるのか。
Hiking in bear country
Safety picks and trail essentials, top-rated on Amazon and Rakuten.