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Lake Furen Brown Bear Incidents
Brown Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Lake Furen
Lake Furen had a Brown Bear report in Nemuro Akesato on June 20, 2026. There were 2 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 include Nemuro Akesato and Nemuro Nishi Wada. The area has 11 recorded incidents in total.
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Lake Furen Bear Incident Map
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Lake Furen
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Lake Furen?
Lake Furen has recorded 11 bear incidents in total, with 2 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 Lake Furen?
The most recent bear sighting in Lake Furen was on February 23, 2026 in Shunkunitai shoreline (near Route 44 Lake Sunset area, across from Lake Furen), Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Lake Furen?
Recent bear sightings in Lake Furen have been concentrated in Nemuro Ochiishi Higashi (2), Shunkunitai, Nemuro City (2), Shunkunitai shoreline (near Route 44 Lake Sunset area, across from Lake Furen) (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Lake Furen?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 2 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Lake Furen?
Lake Furen 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.