News Black Bear Daigo Elementary School, Akita Dec 2, 2025, 07:40 AM

Description

At about 07:40 on Dec 2, a single bear about 1 meter long was found inside the shed of an unoccupied house in Daigo, Hiraka, Yokote. Prefectural staff used tranquilizer darts (about four shots) and captured the bear around 12:45; it was transported and subsequently euthanized. No injuries were reported.

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Summary

In a residential area of Hiraka, Yokote, a bear took shelter in the shed of an empty house near Daigo Elementary School. While police and city officials set traps and prepared for emergency hunting, prefectural staff used tranquilizer darts to immobilize and capture the animal about five hours later; it was transported and subsequently euthanized. No injuries were reported nearby.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 07:40 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.250466, 140.534497

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