News Black Bear Mizugatsuka Park area (Suyama, Susono City), Shizuoka Nov 18, 2025, 07:00 AM

Description

An adult female Asian black bear (Tsukinowaguma), about 130 cm long and weighing 98 kg, was found caught in a box trap near Mizugatsuka Park in Suyama, Susono City on the morning of November 18 and was killed on site that afternoon.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On November 18 near Mizugatsuka Park at the base of Mount Fuji in Susono City, a licensed hunters' association discovered an adult female Asian black bear caught in a box trap they had set. The bear, about 130 cm long and weighing 98 kg, was dispatched on site. Authorities say there have been six sighting reports in the area since July, and have urged caution.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 07:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.305451, 138.770656

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