Location
Description
Around 7:50 AM, residents reported to the village office that one moon bear was near a bus stop along Route 285. Village staff searched the area and confirmed a moon bear about 50 cm long moving in paddy fields beyond the Ko-Ani River. It then crossed Prefectural Route 214 and moved into the southern forest.
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
Official
Date & Time
Monday, July 7, 2025 at 07:20 AM
Address
Kamikoani Dogawa, Akita
Coordinates
40.069142, 140.304848
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