News Brown Bear Sunagawa City, Hokkaido Sep 21, 2025, 07:30 AM

Description

A single bear was caught in a box trap set by a hunters' association in the mountains of Sunagawa City on September 21, 2025, shortly after 16:30. Based on repeated sightings nearby and identifying features, the association believes it is the same animal and plans to euthanize the captured bear the following day. A brown bear advisory has been issued for all of Sunagawa City.

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Summary

A single bear was caught in a box trap set by a hunters' association in the mountains of Sunagawa City. Believed to be the same animal seen repeatedly nearby, the association plans to euthanize the captured bear, and a brown bear advisory covers all of Sunagawa City.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 07:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

43.494980, 141.903442

Sources