News Black Bear Kagamiishi 岡ノ内, Fukushima Apr 21, 2026, 11:00 AM

Description

Around 20:00 on April 21, a bear was reported inside the grounds of Okanochi Kindergarten in Okanochi, Kagamiishi Town, Fukushima Prefecture. According to Sukagawa Police, the bear was about 1.5 meters long; officers did not find it on arrival, but the kindergarten's security camera captured a dark object wandering near the parking area. There were two other sightings nearby that morning, and the police and town planned to strengthen patrols on the morning of the 22nd.

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Summary

On the night of April 21 a bear about 1.5 meters long was reported on the grounds of Okanochi Kindergarten in Kagamiishi. Police found no trace on arrival, but security camera footage showed a dark figure near the parking area; the town and police planned to step up patrols the following morning.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.254931, 140.339152

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