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Mount Osore Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Osore, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Osore saw a black bear near the Aomori District Legal Affairs Bureau Mutsu Branch in Mutsu City on the afternoon of February 26, 2026, and no injuries were reported. Another bear was also reported in Mutsu Kanaya 2 chome on February 26, 2026, keeping the area active into late winter.
Around Mutsu, the heaviest pressure has been around Mutsu Jogasawa, Mutsu Sekine, and the city center, with activity peaking in October 2025 at 174 reports and staying high in September 2025 with 161. The area has logged 996 black bear sightings overall, and reports continued through November 2025 with 23 and December 2025 with 4 before the quieter stretch in February 2026 with 4.
Mount Osore Bear Incident Map
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むつ市の各地区で12月から2月にかけて立て続けに目撃されてるのか、同じ個体が行き来してるのか気になるな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Osore
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Osore?
Mount Osore has 996 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 Mount Osore?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Osore was on February 26, 2026 in near the Mutsu Branch of the Aomori Legal Affairs Bureau, Aomori, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Osore?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Osore have been concentrated in Mutsu Jogasawa (17), Mutsu (14), Mutsu Sekine (11). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Osore?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mount Osore?
Mount Osore 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.