Location
Description
Two cubs were spotted by residents on the riverbank of the Hazude River and were moving upstream.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Address
Gosen 不動堂, Niigata
Coordinates
37.684902, 139.211922
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Comments (1)
James 7 months ago
Cubs spotted moving upstream on the Hazude River in Gosen means they're working through a corridor that connects directly to the residential area.
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