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Tsuruga Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Tsuruga, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Tsuruga's most recent black bear report came on February 22, 2026 in Tsuruga Tateishi, where 1 bear moved along the prefectural road and slipped into the mountains by crawling under the fence on the north side. Just days earlier, on February 17, 2026, Tsuruga Myojincho had 2 black bears reported, showing that bear activity has stayed active in the settled edge of town.
The busiest stretches have been around Tsuruga Shinbo, which had reports on October 16, 2025 and October 29, 2025, while Tsuruga Fukasaka, Tsuruga Noma, Tsuruga Sawa, and Tsuruga Fujigaokacho also saw bears in late summer and early fall. The area has recorded 149 black bear sightings overall, and the monthly totals show the strongest run in July 2025 with 8 incidents, followed by steady activity through June 2025 with 4 and May 2025 with 2, then smaller but continued reports into August, September, October, November 2025, and February 2026.
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立石で2月に出た直後、2月17日にも立石地係でまた出てるのか。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Tsuruga
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Tsuruga?
Tsuruga has 149 recorded bear incidents in total, but no activity has been reported in the last 30 days. Bear activity varies seasonally, so always check the latest status before hiking or spending time outdoors.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Tsuruga?
The most recent bear sighting in Tsuruga was on February 22, 2026 in Tsuruga Tateishi, Fukui, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Tsuruga?
Recent bear sightings in Tsuruga have been concentrated in Tsuruga Suizu (6), Tsuruga Shinbo (5), Tsuruga Kashimagari (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Tsuruga?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Tsuruga?
Tsuruga is home to Asian black bears, which weigh up to 120kg and inhabit the mountains of Honshu and Shikoku. They are generally shy but can be dangerous when surprised or protecting cubs. Carry bear bells while hiking.