Location
Description
On May 19, 2026, in the early morning a bear of unknown size was sighted at Shinkawa, Kakushi-cho, Gotsu City, Shimane Prefecture. Around 10:00 the same day, an adult bear just under one meter long was sighted on National Route 9 in Ushiroji-cho, Gotsu City.
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
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 01:00 AM
Address
Gotsu Kakushicho, Shimane
Coordinates
34.996452, 132.221445
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