News Black Bear Kagamiishi 五斗蒔町, Fukushima Apr 21, 2026, 02:00 AM
Location
Description
Around 11:00 on April 21, 2026, a single bear about 150 cm long was sighted on the grounds of a private residence in Gotomaki, Kagamiishi Town. According to Sukagawa Police, the bear fled from the property toward the mountain to the north.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of April 21 a roughly 150 cm bear was sighted on the grounds of a residence in Gotomaki, Kagamiishi; Sukagawa Police say it ran off toward the mountain north of the property.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 02:00 AM
Address
Kagamiishi 五斗蒔町, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.262551, 140.346893
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