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Description
Before 21:00 on May 14, 2026, a roughly 1-meter-long bear was seen entering a residential property in Aomori City's Nami-dachi Maeda area. Sightings also occurred at a convenience store parking lot, in the Nami-dachi area, and in the Nagashima area near the prefectural office; the city has set up a response headquarters and is considering switching to emergency shooting.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the night of the 14th, multiple bear sightings were reported across central Aomori City, including a roughly one-meter bear entering a residential property in the Nami-dachi Maeda area. The city has formed a response headquarters in coordination with police and hunters, implemented measures such as parent-accompanied school drop-offs and remote lessons for safety, and is considering the possibility of switching to emergency shooting in urban areas.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Address
Aomori Namidate, Aomori
Coordinates
40.808524, 140.717407
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