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.
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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