News 2 Black Bears Sendai, Miyagi Oct 31, 2025

Description

Video footage showed bears caught in a trap on residential property in Miyagi Prefecture: three bears believed to be a mother and two cubs (one adult and two young) were captured. The large adult was violently thrashing inside the cage; neighbors reportedly installed the trap with permission, but the bears' subsequent fate is unknown.

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Summary

Video of three bears believed to be a mother and two cubs caught in a trap on residential property in Miyagi Prefecture has drawn shock. The adult was seen violently thrashing inside the cage; although a neighbor reportedly set the trap with permission, what happened to the bears afterward is unclear. Sightings have been frequent across the prefecture, including Sendai, and bear incidents are worsening nationwide.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, October 31, 2025

Address

Coordinates

38.268195, 140.869418

Sources