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Description
On May 20, 2026, at around 05:35, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted in Sakurado, Chikuma City; the Chikuma police subsequently captured the single bear.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of the 20th, a roughly 1-meter bear was sighted in Sakurado, Chikuma City and was later captured by the Chikuma police. Sightings in the city center have continued, prompting warnings to residents.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 08:35 PM
Address
Chikuma Ussawa, Nagano
Coordinates
36.526469, 138.124404
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