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Gifu Castle Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Gifu Castle
Gifu Castle had a Black Bear report in Seki 武芸川町谷口 on August 5, 2026. The only incident in the past 30 days was reported within the past 7 days. New reports appeared within the past week. Recent reports are centered on Seki 武芸川町谷口. The area has 523 recorded incidents in total.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Gifu Castle
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Gifu Castle?
Gifu Castle has recorded 523 bear incidents in total, with 1 reported in the last 30 days and 1 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 Gifu Castle?
The most recent bear sighting in Gifu Castle was on August 4, 2026 in Seki 武芸川町谷口, Gifu, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Gifu Castle?
Recent bear sightings in Gifu Castle have been concentrated in Motosu Komi (6), Ibigawa 谷汲長瀬 (6), Yamagata 椎倉 (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Gifu Castle?
Activity is elevated. 1 of the 1 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Gifu Castle?
Gifu Castle 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.