Location
Description
Around 18:00 on May 13, a single bear about 1.0 meters long was sighted in the grassy slope of the agricultural road Yanai-Tabuse Line in Yoda, Yanai City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. There were no reports of injuries, and the Yanai Police Station is patrolling the area and urging caution.
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
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 09:00 AM
Address
Yanai Shinjo, Yamaguchi
Coordinates
33.963142, 132.073233
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