News Black Bear Ichinoseki 大東町摺沢, Iwate Apr 27, 2026, 05:00 AM

Description

On April 27, 2026, the carcass of one goat was found outside a barn at a livestock farm in Surisawa, Daitocho, Ichinoseki, Iwate. The goat had bite and claw marks on its abdomen and bear droppings were found nearby, so police suspect a bear attack; the city and hunting association set box traps and police are patrolling and warning residents.

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Summary

A goat tied outside a barn at a livestock farm in Surisawa, Daitocho, Ichinoseki, was found dead with its abdomen torn. Bear droppings were scattered at the scene and police suspect a bear attack. The city and the hunting association have set box traps, and police are patrolling and warning local residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 05:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.982838, 141.330605

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