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Three Mountains of Dewa Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Three Mountains of Dewa
Three Mountains of Dewa had a Black Bear report in Tsuruoka 羽黒町坂ノ下 on August 6, 2026. There were 12 incidents in the past 30 days, including 2 in the past 7 days. Reports are up from the previous week. Recent reports are spread across Tsuruoka, Tsuruoka 羽黒町玉川, and Tsuruoka 羽黒町荒川. The area has 390 recorded incidents in total.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Three Mountains of Dewa
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Three Mountains of Dewa?
Three Mountains of Dewa has recorded 390 bear incidents in total, with 12 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 Three Mountains of Dewa?
The most recent bear sighting in Three Mountains of Dewa was on August 6, 2026 in Tsuruoka 羽黒町坂ノ下, Yamagata, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Three Mountains of Dewa?
Recent bear sightings in Three Mountains of Dewa have been concentrated in Tsuruoka 羽黒町玉川 (12), Shōnai 狩川 (10), Tsuruoka (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Three Mountains of Dewa?
Activity has slowed. 2 incidents in the last 7 days, 12 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Three Mountains of Dewa?
Three Mountains of Dewa 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.