News Black Bear Odate City, Akita Dec 9, 2025, 06:00 AM

Description

Around 06:00 on December 9, 2025, a woman in her 70s found her pet dog injured and dead on the grounds of a private house in Moriai, Okuzawa, Hinaimachi, Odate City, Akita Prefecture. Bear-like footprints were found nearby, and police are investigating the possibility that the dog was attacked by a bear.

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Summary

On the morning of the 9th, a pet dog was found dead with bite-like wounds on the grounds of a house in Odate City, Akita Prefecture. Bear tracks were discovered nearby, and police are investigating the incident as a possible bear attack.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 06:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.271415, 140.564139

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