Key Facts
• At 6:30 AM on July 17, a bear was spotted on a prefectural road in Hirai, Kashiwazaki City, approximately 300 meters from residential areas.
• The bear was about 1 meter in length.
• At 1:30 PM on July 17, another bear sighting occurred on a national road in Otoyoshi Town, Nagaoka City, about 70 meters from residential areas.
• Both sightings were reported by local police stations (Kashiwazaki and Nagaoka).
Summary
On July 17, two separate bear sightings were reported in Niigata Prefecture. The first occurred in Kashiwazaki City at 6:30 AM, where a bear approximately 1 meter in length was seen on a prefectural road, 300 meters from nearby homes. Later, at 1:30 PM, a similar sighting was reported in Nagaoka City, with the bear spotted 70 meters from residential areas. Local authorities have issued these reports to ensure public awareness and safety.
