Location
Description
Between October 21 and 23, two chicken coops in Oguni Town, Yamagata, were attacked by a bear, killing about 180 Yamagata-brand chicks and adult chickens. Footage from installed cameras shows the bear's violent behavior, and officials and locals are reviewing the damage.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Address
Oguni Town, Yamagata, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.061550, 139.743352
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