News Brown Bear Shibecha Town, Hokkaido Nov 17, 2025, 06:00 AM
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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.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
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
Shibecha Town, Hokkaido
Coordinates
43.303320, 144.600846
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