News Black Bear Nagai 宮, Yamagata Apr 25, 2026, 06:45 AM

Description

On April 25, 2026, a bear was reported near the park golf course along the Nogawa river in Shimizu-cho, Nagai City. The city broadcast an alert to the whole city at 3:45 PM and urged caution for outdoor work and outings, and asked residents not to leave agricultural waste or household garbage outdoors that could attract bears.

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Summary

On the 25th, a bear was sighted near the park golf course along the Nogawa in Shimizu-cho, Nagai City, prompting the city to issue an alert at 3:45 PM. Officials are advising caution when outdoors and asking residents not to leave agricultural waste or garbage outside to avoid attracting bears.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 06:45 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.109427, 140.022817

Sources