News Black Bear Ikeba, Shinshiro City (Aichi Prefecture), Aichi Oct 28, 2025, 11:00 PM

Description

On October 29, 2025 at around 08:00, a hunter found an adult male Asian black bear (total length 110 cm, estimated weight 65 kg) caught in a snare for sika deer in the forest at Ikeba, Shinshiro. City staff attended the scene, and because the trap wire risked coming loose, the bear was euthanized at about 15:10 by a member of the hunters' association.

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Summary

On October 29, in the forest at Ikeba, Shinshiro, a hunter discovered an adult male Asian black bear caught in a snare set for deer. City staff responded, and because of the risk the trap wire would come loose, the bear was euthanized that afternoon. The city and prefecture are urging people to take precautions, such as carrying bear bells, when entering the mountains.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

35.022061, 137.689826

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