Location
Description
On May 5, 2026 at around 10:20 a.m., a passerby spotted a single bear approximately 1 meter long on the Kumano Kodo trail in Shimizu, Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture. No injuries were reported; the prefectural police urged people not to approach and to ensure their safety.
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
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 01:20 AM
Address
Kainan Shimizu, Wakayama
Coordinates
34.139733, 135.193912
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