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Gifu Park Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Gifu Park
Gifu Park 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 554 recorded incidents in total.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Gifu Park
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Gifu Park?
Gifu Park has recorded 554 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 Park?
The most recent bear sighting in Gifu Park 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 Park?
Recent bear sightings in Gifu Park have been concentrated in Yamagata 椎倉 (6), Motosu Komi (5), Ibigawa 谷汲長瀬 (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Gifu Park?
Activity is elevated. 1 of the 1 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Gifu Park?
Gifu Park 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.