News Brown Bear Kita 18-jo Higashi 6-chome, Sapporo, Hokkaido Jun 18, 2021, 05:38 AM
Location
Description
On 2021-06-18 at 05:38, a brown bear appeared in the urban area of Kita 18-jo Higashi 6-chome, Sapporo, injuring four people (serious and minor injuries). Hunters dispatched by the local hunting association later shot and killed the bear.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In an unprecedented incident, a brown bear suddenly appeared in the early morning within about 2 km of Sapporo Station, attacking and injuring four people in the surrounding neighborhood. Hunters from the local hunting association responded and ultimately killed the bear.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, June 18, 2021 at 05:38 AM
Address
Kita 18-jo Higashi 6-chome, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Coordinates
43.085011, 141.367943
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