News 2 Black Bears Sendai City, Miyagi Nov 15, 2025, 06:25 AM

Description

In Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, an approximately 1-meter Asiatic black bear appeared on a residential property and became trapped by its left front leg in a boar trap. A report was made at 06:25 on the 15th and a cub was seen nearby; about six hours later, around 12:30, a tranquilizer dart was fired at the bear's waist and the parent and cub were captured and euthanized.

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Summary

An approximately 1-meter Asiatic black bear became caught by its left front leg in a boar trap on a residential property in Sendai, leading to a six-hour standoff from the morning. A cub was nearby, authorities used a tranquilizer dart, and about six hours after the report the parent and cub were captured and euthanized.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 06:25 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.268195, 140.869418

Sources