News Black Bear Kanabira, Kaminoyama (near New Truck Kaminoyama), Yamagata, Yamagata Mar 1, 2026, 10:00 PM
Location
Description
Around 07:00 on March 2, 2026, one bear was sighted on the road near New Truck Kaminoyama in Kanabira, Kaminoyama, Yamagata Prefecture; it moved into the woods west of the road. The city patrolled the area but the bear's whereabouts remain unknown, and officials have urged 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
Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Address
Kanabira, Kaminoyama (near New Truck Kaminoyama), Yamagata, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.179876, 140.305788
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早朝に商業施設のすぐ近くで出没して林に逃げ込まれると、その後の捜索が難しくなるんだな。
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