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Date Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Date
Date had a Black Bear report in Date 月舘町糠田 on June 20, 2026. All 2 incidents from the past 30 days were reported within the past 7 days. New reports appeared within the past week. Recent reports are centered on Date 月舘町糠田. The area has 53 recorded incidents in total.
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保原町所沢と保原町柱田に集中してるのが気になるな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Date
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Date?
Date has recorded 53 bear incidents in total, with 2 reported in the last 30 days and 2 in the last 7 days. These reports are compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions, and can be viewed on the incident map.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Date?
The most recent bear sighting in Date was on June 20, 2026 in Date 月舘町糠田, Fukushima, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Date?
Recent bear sightings in Date have been concentrated in Date 保原町柱田 (7), Date 月舘町御代田 (5), Date 保原町金原田 (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Date?
Activity is elevated. 2 of the 2 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Date?
Date 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.