News Black Bear Hoshizawa, Hachimantai City, Iwate Feb 6, 2025, 08:00 AM

Description

On the evening of February 6, 2025, a single bear was found inside a warehouse near a cowshed in Hoshizawa, Hachimantai City, appearing to be asleep on sawdust on the floor. The city set traps nearby, and the bear was captured in a trap the next morning (Feb 7) and subsequently euthanized.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

A single bear was found on the sawdust floor of a warehouse near a cowshed in Hoshizawa, Hachimantai City, on the evening of Feb 6. The city set traps, and the bear was captured and euthanized on the morning of Feb 7; no human injuries or damage were reported.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 08:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.031343, 141.001146

Sources