Key Facts
• August 31: A woman saw a bear 10 meters away near a crossing.
• September 1: An elderly man spotted a bear on a road in Sunagawa City.
• September 2: A driver saw a bear sitting in grass in the same area.
• September 3: A bear was seen twice on JR Hakodate Line tracks.
• September 4: An 80-year-old man encountered a bear near a crossing and shouted it away.
• Bear sightings occurred for five consecutive days within a 200-meter radius.
• Nearby Hokko Elementary School has heightened safety measures since September 1.
• Parents are driving children to school to ensure safety.
Summary
In Sunagawa City, Hokkaido, bear sightings have been reported daily from August 31 to September 4, concentrated within a 200-meter radius. Encounters include a bear near a crossing, on roads, and on JR Hakodate Line tracks. An 80-year-old man successfully scared a bear away by shouting. The proximity of Hokko Elementary School has prompted increased safety measures, with parents driving children to school. Authorities and residents remain on high alert.
