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Okoppechou Kokuminkenkouhoken Byouin

興部町国民健康保険病院

36 bear incidents recorded · Last sighted 3 days ago

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Okoppe, Hokkaido
Official

June 13, 1996, around 14:00 — Bear tracks from one bear were confirmed on a municipal road and the national highway near the town-run ski area in Kitaokoppe.

Okoppe, Hokkaido

3 days ago
Okoppe, Hokkaido
News

Around 14:30 on May 11, 2026, a single bear approximately 2 meters long was seen walking slowly along a national highway on the outskirts of the urban area of Okoppe (Okoppe Town) in the Okhotsk region and was filmed. Police say there was also a sighting before 9:00 a.m. and have urged residents to be cautious.

Okoppe, Hokkaido

1 month ago
Official

May 11, Reiwa 8 (2026) (Monday) 11:21 — One bear sighted near Kasuga Town Residents' Sports Ground

Okoppe, Hokkaido

1 month ago
Official

May 11, 1996 (Monday) around 14:30 — One bear was sighted crossing toward the mountains on the national highway in Kasuga Town. Later, around 15:15, it was sighted in a pasture and then went into the brush.

Okoppe, Hokkaido

1 month ago
Official

May 11, R8 (Monday) 18:49 — One bear sighted in Kasuga-machi pasture

Okoppe, Hokkaido

1 month ago
Okoppe, Hokkaido
News

On 2026-05-02 in Okoppe (Okhotsk area), camera footage captured a giant bear estimated at 1.8–2.0 m in length and about 250–300 kg. Another camera recorded the bear rubbing its back against a tree and showing large front claws.

Okoppe, Hokkaido

1 month ago
Official

4/23 (Thu) 17:51 — One bear sighted in the pasture opposite Hamacho Vehicle Center

Okoppe, Hokkaido

1 month ago
Okoppe, Hokkaido
Official

On Reiwa 7 (2025), at 7:00 AM, a bear was sighted at the town’s athletic field.

Okoppe, Hokkaido

7 months ago

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