
News Black Bear Koriyama 笹川二丁目, Fukushima Apr 19, 2026, 02:45 PM
Location
Description
Around 23:45 on April 19, an animal about 50 cm long resembling a bear was sighted on the Abukuma River riverbank at Tokusada-Kamikawahara, Tamuramachi, Koriyama City. There were no human injuries; the animal's whereabouts are unknown after the sighting, and the Koriyama police increased patrols by patrol cars and reported the information to the city.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
Late on the 19th, a roughly 50 cm animal resembling a bear was spotted on the Abukuma Riverbank at Tokusada-Kamikawahara in Koriyama. No injuries were reported; the Koriyama police stepped up patrols and informed the city.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 02:45 PM
Address
Koriyama 笹川二丁目, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.356422, 140.373026
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