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Arakawa Bridge Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Arakawa Bridge
Arakawa Bridge had a Black Bear report in Ogano Shimoogano on July 31, 2026. There were 16 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 Chichibu Arakawa-Kuna, Minano Misawa, and Minano Kamihinozawa. The area has 506 recorded incidents in total.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Arakawa Bridge
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Arakawa Bridge?
Arakawa Bridge has recorded 506 bear incidents in total, with 16 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 Arakawa Bridge?
The most recent bear sighting in Arakawa Bridge was on July 30, 2026 in Ogano Shimoogano, Saitama, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Arakawa Bridge?
Recent bear sightings in Arakawa Bridge have been concentrated in Minano Kanezawa (13), Minano Misawa (9), Chichibu Tamura (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Arakawa Bridge?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 16 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Arakawa Bridge?
Arakawa Bridge 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.