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Oze River Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Oze River, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Oze River has seen its latest black bear report in Iwakuni’s 美和町阿賀 on April 27, 2026 at 09:00, when 1 black bear was spotted. Earlier that month, another bear was reported in Iwakuni’s 美和町北中山 on April 6, 2026 at 08:10, and a separate sighting came from Iwakuni on April 6, 2026 at 03:40.
The busiest ground has been around Iwakuni, with repeated reports also coming from 美和町阿賀, 美和町北中山, and 美和町秋掛. Activity was heaviest in October 2024 with 37 incidents and September 2024 with 22, then it eased into November 2024 with 9 before dropping to smaller monthly counts through 2025.
Across Oze River, the record now stands at 111 black bear sightings overall. The pattern shows bears lingering near settled areas and river country, with the most active stretch concentrated in the autumn months and fresh reports still appearing in 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Oze River
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Oze River?
Oze River has recorded 111 bear incidents in total, with 1 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 Oze River?
The most recent bear sighting in Oze River was on April 27, 2026 in Iwakuni 美和町阿賀, Yamaguchi, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Oze River?
Recent bear sightings in Oze River have been concentrated in Iwakuni (44), Ōtake Kuritanicho-Okuribayashi (14), Iwakuni 本郷町本郷 (9). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Oze River?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Oze River?
Oze River 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.