News Brown Bear Heiwa Elementary School, Hokkaido Sep 25, 2025, 03:00 PM

Description

On September 26, in Heiwa Kyuryo Park in Sapporo's Nishi Ward, a company employee was attacked and injured by a brown bear. After the incident, children at nearby Heiwa Elementary School walked to school in groups on the 29th and Hokkaido police increased patrols to maintain vigilance.

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Summary

On September 26, a company employee was attacked and injured by a brown bear in Heiwa Kyuryo Park in Sapporo's Nishi Ward. Nearby Heiwa Elementary School had students walk to school together on the 29th, while Hokkaido police stepped up patrols and vigilance.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

43.054304, 141.250747

Sources