Location
Description
Around 20:30 on May 15, a driver in Noboribetsu Higashi 3-chome, Noboribetsu City, observed a bear about 2 meters long crossing a road and reported it to a police box. The site is about 150 meters from the nearest residence; no human injuries or property damage have been reported, and police are patrolling by patrol car and urging caution.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the night of May 15 a driver spotted a roughly 2-meter bear crossing a road in Noboribetsu Higashi 3-chome; police are patrolling the area. The nearest house is about 150 meters away, no damage has been reported, and authorities are urging caution.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Address
Noboribetsu, Hokkaido
Coordinates
42.459621, 141.179020
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