News Brown Bear Heiwa Hill Park (Nishi-ku, Sapporo), Hokkaido Sep 25, 2025, 03:00 PM

Description

On 2025-09-26, an office worker was attacked and injured by a brown bear at Heiwa Hill Park in Sapporo's Nishi Ward. Following the incident, students at nearby Heiwa Elementary School walked to school in groups on the 29th and the Hokkaido police increased patrols.

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Summary

On the 26th, a brown bear attacked and injured an office worker in Heiwa Hill Park in Sapporo's Nishi Ward. Nearby Heiwa Elementary School had students travel to school in groups and the Hokkaido police have stepped up patrols as vigilance continues.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

43.055300, 141.244818

Sources