Location
Description
Around 13:30 on May 16, 2026, a witness reported that a "dark-colored thing" crossed the road near the entrance to the Mizugatsuka Park trail in Susono City, Suyama, Shizuoka Prefecture; it is believed to be a bear. The city contacted the hunting association and nearby facilities to issue warnings, and police are patrolling the area, but no new sightings have been reported.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the afternoon of the 16th, a dark object was seen crossing the road near the Mizugatsuka Park trail entrance in Suyama, Susono City, prompting the city to warn residents and contact the hunting association and nearby facilities about a possible bear. Police are patrolling the area, and the city also urges caution when hiking after a separate sighting on the 12th.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 04:30 AM
Address
Susono, Shizuoka
Coordinates
35.304603, 138.770926
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