Key Facts
• At 5:30 AM, a bear (1m) was seen near Sari River, Uonuma City, 150m from homes.
• At 10:30 AM, a bear (1.3m) was spotted on a highway in Nagaoka City, close to homes.
• At 11:00 AM, a bear (1m) was seen near a riverbank in Aga Town, 50m from homes.
• At 2:00 PM, a bear (1m) was sighted at Kamikawa Central Purification Center, Aga Town, 30m from homes.
Summary
On September 16, multiple bear sightings were reported in Niigata Prefecture. Early in the morning, a bear measuring approximately 1 meter was seen near the Sari River in Uonuma City, 150 meters from residential areas. Later, a larger bear, about 1.3 meters in length, was spotted on a highway in Nagaoka City, close to homes. In Aga Town, two separate sightings occurred: one near a riverbank, 50 meters from homes, and another at the Kamikawa Central Purification Center, just 30 meters from residential areas. Authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and report any further sightings.
