News Black Bear Koike, Gojome Town, Akita Nov 17, 2025, 06:00 AM

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.

Summary

On the morning of the 17th, a pet Labrador Retriever was found dead outside its doghouse in Koike, Gojome Town. Bite marks on the left leg and damage to the abdomen, along with bear droppings nearby, have led police to suspect a bear attack. The area is near a mountain trailhead, where bear sightings have been reported repeatedly.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 06:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.958705, 140.105413

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