Location
Description
At around 15:30 on May 15, 2026, a bear entered the first floor of a building in Nagashima 1-chome, Aomori City, prompting people inside to evacuate to upper floors. Police and government hunters carried out an emergency shooting and culled one adult male bear about 1 meter long.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In the afternoon of May 15, a bear entered a building in central Aomori City, prompting emergency announcements and an evacuation. Police escorts and government hunters responded, and an adult male bear about 1 meter long was culled in an emergency shooting. Sightings were also reported at nearby parking lots and residences, and some shops remained closed following the incident.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 06:30 AM
Address
Aomori Ono, Aomori
Coordinates
40.824141, 140.741890
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