News Brown Bear Mizawa, Tomakomai, Hokkaido Dec 8, 2025, 10:30 AM

Description

Around 10:30 AM on December 8, 2025, a sheep was found dead inside a fenced area at a farm in Mizawa, Tomakomai, its abdomen and internal organs reportedly eaten. No footprints or fur were found nearby, but police consider a bear attack likely and the city has installed surveillance cameras to increase vigilance.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

At a farm in Mizawa, Tomakomai, a single sheep was found on December 8 with its abdomen eaten away. The owner reported crows at the scene, and police suspect a bear attack; the city has installed surveillance cameras and stepped up vigilance.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

42.762231, 141.689577

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