News 2 Black Bears Yokote Uwazaike, Akita Apr 15, 2026, 07:20 AM

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.

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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

Coordinates

39.313069, 140.579811

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