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Shiro Mineyama Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Shiro Mineyama
Shiro Mineyama had a Black Bear report in Minano Misawa on June 13, 2026. There were 30 incidents in the past 30 days, including 5 in the past 7 days. Reports are down from the previous week, but recent activity remains. Recent reports are spread across Minano Kanezawa, Minano Misawa, and Chichibu Shimoyoshida. The area has 238 recorded incidents in total.
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Shiro Mineyama Bear Incident Map
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2月12日に皆野町で4件も重なってるの、同じ個体か気になるな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Shiro Mineyama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Shiro Mineyama?
Shiro Mineyama has recorded 238 bear incidents in total, with 30 reported in the last 30 days and 5 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 Shiro Mineyama?
The most recent bear sighting in Shiro Mineyama was on June 12, 2026 in Chichibu Tamura, Saitama, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Shiro Mineyama?
Recent bear sightings in Shiro Mineyama have been concentrated in Minano Kanezawa (8), Ogano San-yama (7), Chichibu Tamura (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Shiro Mineyama?
Activity has slowed. 5 incidents in the last 7 days, 30 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Shiro Mineyama?
Shiro Mineyama 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.