Location
Description
Around 20:19 on May 20, 2026, a bear-like animal about 1.5 meters long was sighted along Dodo Nukkai Port Line in Nishihama 1, Wakkanai. The city inspected the site and found no traces, but put up warning signs and urged people to avoid entering the mountains and not to leave food waste outside.
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Summary
On the night of May 20 a bear-like animal about 1.5 meters long was sighted along the Dodo Nukkai Port Line in Nishihama 1, Wakkanai. Although the city found no traces during its inspection, it has posted warning signs and urged residents to refrain from entering the mountains for foraging and not to leave food waste outside.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Address
Wakkanai 西浜, Hokkaido
Coordinates
45.405082, 141.637219
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