News Black Bear Koori 大字松原, Fukushima May 1, 2026, 09:55 PM

Description

Around 06:55 on the 2nd, a man working in an orchard at Sakashita, Matsubara, Koori Town, Fukushima Prefecture, spotted a single bear about 1.5 meters long moving west along the orchard's north side. No significant damage has been confirmed; police are patrolling the area by patrol car and coordinating the response with Date City Hall.

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Summary

On the morning of the 2nd in Matsubara, Koori Town, a man working in an orchard spotted a single bear about 1.5 meters long. No injuries or notable damage have been reported; police and Date City Hall are coordinating patrols and the response.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 09:55 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.831768, 140.481562

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