Location
Description
A local resident, while driving, sighted one bear about 1.0 m in body length crossing the road. The bear moved in the direction of National Route 17.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Address
Murakami 日下, Niigata
Coordinates
38.222820, 139.516200
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