News Black Bear Riverbed of the Iruma River (Kawadera, Hanno City), Saitama Mar 30, 2026, 10:30 AM
Location
Description
According to Saitama Prefectural Police, around 19:30 on March 30 an animal resembling a bear about 50 cm in length was sighted moving upstream along the Iruma River riverbed in Kawadera, Hanno City. The area is near residential neighborhoods and schools, and police urged people to stay alert and quietly leave the area to ensure safety.
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
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Address
Riverbed of the Iruma River (Kawadera, Hanno City), Saitama
Coordinates
35.844563, 139.323446
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