News 2 Black Bears Komatsu Natamachi, Ishikawa Apr 5, 2026, 09:00 PM

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.

Summary

In the mountainous area of Natamachi, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, two bears believed to be a parent and cub were seen near an elementary school on the morning of April 6. Authorities have warned residents to be cautious, especially at dawn and dusk, as bears become more active after hibernation.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 09:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

36.314282, 136.413924

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