Location
Description
Around 15:30 on the 15th, a juvenile bear was sighted entering a mixed commercial facility (including a hotel) in Nagashima, Aomori City, and is believed to be holed up inside. Police, city officials and members of the hunters' association have gathered at the scene.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In the afternoon of the 15th, a juvenile bear entered a mixed commercial facility with a hotel in Nagashima, Aomori City, and is believed to be holed up inside. Police, city authorities and hunters have mobilized; no injuries have been reported.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 06:30 AM
Address
Aomori Ono, Aomori
Coordinates
40.821206, 140.741507
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