Location
Description
On 2025-08-14 on the Mt. Rausu trail in Shari Town, a 26-year-old man from Tokyo was attacked and killed by a brown bear; three bears (a mother and two cubs) found near the scene were subsequently culled. The Shiretoko Foundation's investigation found that this bear family had been previously sighted on trails and showed behavior of not avoiding people.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On August 14, 2025, a 26-year-old hiker was killed by a brown bear on the Mt. Rausu trail. The mother and two cubs found nearby were culled; the Shiretoko Foundation reported the bears had repeatedly approached people on trails prior to the incident. The culling prompted roughly 50 complaints and opinions to Shari Town, reflecting both criticism and support for the authorities' decision.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
3
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 02:00 AM
Address
Shari Town, Hokkaido
Coordinates
43.911476, 144.670765
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