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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 羽黒町玉川 on June 16, 2026. There were 5 incidents in the past 30 days, with no new reports in the past 7 days. Activity is not increasing, but there are still reports within the month. Recent reports are spread across Shōnai 立谷沢, Shōnai 科沢, and Tsuruoka 添川. The area has 373 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 373 bear incidents in total, with 5 reported in the last 30 days and 0 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 June 16, 2026 in Tsuruoka 羽黒町玉川, 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 (10), Shōnai 狩川 (10), Sakata 成興野 (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Three Mountains of Dewa?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 5 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.