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Description
On the morning of April 12, 2026, a male hiker sighted one bear about 150 cm long near the trail of Mount Karō (鹿狼山) in Shinchi Town. On April 14 the town posted warning signs at the trailhead urging hikers to take precautions such as traveling in groups, carrying bells or radios, avoiding early-morning and evening hikes, and taking their trash home.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Address
Shinchi Suginome, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.860045, 140.869189
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