News Black Bear Harada Ko area, Shioe, Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima Feb 22, 2026, 02:30 AM
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Description
Around 11:30 a.m. on the 22nd, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted in a paddy field in Harada Ko area, Shioe, Minamiaizu Town. No damage has been reported; the bear reportedly entered the forested area to the north and police are keeping watch nearby.
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, February 22, 2026 at 02:30 AM
Address
Harada Ko area, Shioe, Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.206790, 139.746362
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Comments (1)
石川たけ 2 months ago
体長1メートルだと、まだ若い個体なのか、それとも小柄な成熊なんだろう。
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