News Black Bear Miharashi no Oka 2-chome, Yamagata City, Yamagata Feb 15, 2026, 10:10 PM

Description

At around 07:10 on February 16, 2026, one bear about 1.5 meters long was spotted in a park in Miharashi no Oka 2-chome, Yamagata City, and walked toward the residential area to the north. The city and police are patrolling the area and the park is closed for the time being, but the bear's whereabouts remain unknown.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the morning of the 16th, a single bear was seen in a park at Miharashi no Oka in Yamagata City and was observed walking toward the residential area to the north. The city and police are patrolling the vicinity and the park remains closed for now, but the bear's subsequent whereabouts are unknown. With a school and residences nearby, authorities have urged people to report sightings and stay alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 10:10 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.187882, 140.294318

Sources