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Description
Around 06:00 on November 17, 2025, a pet Labrador Retriever (female, 8 years old, approx. 70 cm) was found dead outside its doghouse at a residence in Koike, Gojome Town, Akita Prefecture. The dog had bite marks on its left leg and an open abdomen; bear droppings were found nearby, and police suspect a bear attack.
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
Monday, November 17, 2025 at 06:00 AM
Address
Koike, Gojome Town, Akita
Coordinates
39.958705, 140.105413
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