News Black Bear Chojamachi, Tsuruoka (Tsuruoka City), Yamagata Nov 5, 2025, 07:40 AM
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Description
On November 5, a bear about 70 cm long was reported occupying a residential property in Chojamachi, Tsuruoka. Authorities responded, captured it with a tranquillizer gun, and subsequently euthanized it; other bear sightings were reported elsewhere in the prefecture that day, prompting warnings.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 07:40 AM
Address
Chojamachi, Tsuruoka (Tsuruoka City), Yamagata
Coordinates
38.718350, 139.834840
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