News Black Bear Akita City wholesale market, Akita Dec 23, 2025, 03:00 PM
Location
Description
A bear that had remained at the Akita City wholesale market since the 22nd was captured around 3:00 PM on the 23rd, about 28 hours later. The city set a trap baited with rice bran and honey; although the bear was initially wary, it was eventually captured, and the flower auction on the 22nd was canceled.
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Summary
A bear that lingered at the Akita City wholesale market from the 22nd was captured around the afternoon of the 23rd after the city used a trap baited with rice bran and honey. The market was affected, with the flower auction on the 22nd canceled.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 03:00 PM
Address
Akita City wholesale market, Akita
Coordinates
39.751575, 140.100357
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Comments (1)
28時間も市場に居座るとは警戒心が強いんだな、米ぬかやハチミツでもなかなか入らないってのは珍しい。
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