News Black Bear Kamaishi City, Iwate Nov 26, 2025

Description

On November 26, a bear was culled in an emergency shooting in Kamaishi City, the second such case in Iwate Prefecture. On December 3, about 30 coastal municipality officials and hunting association members held a meeting where the city reported that prior training enabled smooth operations and introduced a checklist-style manual for emergency shootings.

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Summary

In Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture, a bear was culled by emergency shooting on November 26, the second such case in the prefecture. At a December 3 meeting attended by about 30 coastal municipality officials and hunting association members, the city said prior training allowed smooth response and shared that it had created a checklist-style manual so responses remain effective even if staff change.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Address

Coordinates

39.275805, 141.885728

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