News Black Bear Omachi Onsenkyo (Omachi Hot Springs), Omachi City, Nagano Nov 10, 2025, 06:10 AM

Description

On the morning of November 10, 2025, one adult bear was sighted in a tree near Omachi Onsenkyo in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture. It was sedated and captured with a blow dart (tranquilizer) in the morning; the bear was about 1.2 m long and no damage or injuries were confirmed.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 10th, staff at a hotel area in Omachi Onsenkyo spotted an adult bear. City officials and police found the bear up in a tree and used a blow dart to tranquilize and capture it during the morning. The animal measured about 1.2 m, no injuries or damage were reported, and residents and visitors in the area were warned to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 06:10 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.526899, 137.811300

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