News 2 Black Bears Nakahara, Kitahiroshima Town (near Nishimune River), Hiroshima Dec 19, 2025, 09:00 AM
Location
Description
A cub was found caught in a box trap near Nishimune River in Nakahara, Kitahiroshima Town around 09:00. The town says a parent bear may be nearby, is searching, has warned residents to stay away, and a camera recorded one bear-like animal near the site.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
A cub was found trapped in a box trap near Nishimune River in Nakahara, Kitahiroshima Town. Authorities warned that a parent bear may be nearby, are searching the area and urging residents to avoid the site; a camera near the scene captured a bear-like animal, and local vigilance remains high.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, December 19, 2025 at 09:00 AM
Address
Nakahara, Kitahiroshima Town (near Nishimune River), Hiroshima
Coordinates
34.685277, 132.418419
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Comments (1)
子グマが捕まって、親も近くにいるってことか。
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