Location
Description
On the morning of April 6, 2026, two bears believed to be a parent and its cub were sighted near an elementary school in the mountainous area of Natamachi, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The sighting occurred before 6:00 AM, and residents have been warned to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 09:00 PM
Address
Komatsu Natamachi, Ishikawa
Coordinates
36.314282, 136.413924
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