News 2 Black Bears Yokote Uwazaike, Akita Apr 15, 2026, 07:20 AM
Location
Description
At around 16:20 on the 15th, two bears about 60 cm long were spotted on the riverbed of the Yokote River in Maego, Yokote City (Zakozawa). A woman in her 70s saw them while passing by; the nearest house is about 100 meters away, and the Yokote Police are patrolling the area by patrol car and warning residents.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the evening of the 15th, a woman in her 70s spotted two bears about 60 cm long on the Yokote River riverbed in Maego, Yokote City. The sighting was about 100 meters from the nearest house, and the Yokote Police are patrolling the area by car and warning residents.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 07:20 AM
Address
Yokote Uwazaike, Akita
Coordinates
39.313069, 140.579811
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