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This 6.7 km route runs from Iwaobetsu Onsen to Mount Rausu within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
200kg UP 道路脇10〜15メートルの場所で、非常に大きなヒグマを目撃しました。車内の3人全員が確認しており、かなり大型の個体だと思われます。
Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido
Shari, Hokkaido
Related to a bear attack on Mount Rausu, a smartphone and items believed to be hiking boots were found in the bamboo grass along both sides of the trail, and authorities are investigating the site.
Shari, Hokkaido
Spotted and filmed while driving. Appeared to be about 1.3 [meters]. Climbed up a wire mesh fence, then quickly ascended and disappeared.
Shari, Hokkaido
Peak activity at 10:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus arctos yesoensis
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In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 6.7 km route runs from Iwaobetsu Onsen to Mount Rausu within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
