News Brown Bear Shibecha Town, Hokkaido Nov 17, 2025, 06:00 AM

Description

Around 06:00 on November 17, 2025, an 8-month-old female cow was found immobilized in a barn at a ranch in Shibecha Town, Hokkaido. Its skin was torn for about 40 cm, and the injury is suspected to be from a brown bear attack.

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Summary

On the morning of November 17, a ranch in Shibecha Town, Hokkaido, discovered an 8-month-old female cow with a tear of about 40 cm, prompting local concern that the bear known as "OSO18," which attacked many cattle since 2019, may have returned. Nearby farmers have heightened their vigilance.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 06:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

43.303320, 144.600846

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