News Black Bear Nagasaka-Kamijo, Hokuto, Yamanashi Dec 12, 2025, 01:00 AM

Description

Around 01:00 on December 12, in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, a bear about 1 m long was spotted on a road approximately 200 m southeast of Koryo Municipal High School; it appeared to be eating a deer carcass in a roadside ditch. When a car approached, the bear fled into the forest; the city has warned residents and plans to set traps for capture.

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Summary

In the early hours of December 12 near Koryo High School in Hokuto City, Yamanashi, a roughly 1-meter bear was seen feeding on a deer carcass in a roadside ditch. The bear fled into the forest when a car approached, and the city has issued warnings to residents and plans to set traps.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 01:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.823929, 138.381753

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