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Memuro Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Memuro, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Memuro’s latest bear sign came on November 16, 2025 in 東三条南七丁目, where 1 brown bear left scat traces. That follows a run of October reports in places like 新生, 坂の上十線, 西士狩北八線, and 新生十一線, where people saw bears, heard growling, or found crop feeding traces.
The heaviest activity has clustered around 新生 and the surrounding settled edge, while other reports have also turned up in 北伏古東七線, 北伏古東十四線, and 伏美十六線. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 8 incidents, and the area has recorded 24 brown bear sightings overall.
Memuro Bear Incident Map
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南富良野町に相当集中してるな。24件の報告のうち、ほぼ全部あの一帯で出てるように見える。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Memuro
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Memuro?
Memuro has 24 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 Memuro?
The most recent bear sighting in Memuro was on November 16, 2025 in Memuro 東三条南七丁目, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Memuro?
Recent bear sightings in Memuro have been concentrated in Memuro 渋山 (2), Memuro 東三条南七丁目 (1), Memuro 新生 (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Memuro?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Memuro?
Memuro is home to brown bears (Ussuri brown bear), which can weigh up to 500kg and are found only in Hokkaido. They are active from spring through autumn. Always carry bear bells and bear spray when hiking.