News Black Bear Azumi-Kutsukake Station, Nagano Nov 6, 2025, 02:00 PM

Description

On November 6 a cub about 50 cm long was found in brush about 100 meters east of Azumi-Kutsukake Station in Omachi, Nagano. City staff captured the cub with a net shortly before 2:00 PM; there were no reported damages and experts plan to sedate it with a dart gun and release it into the mountains.

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Summary

On November 6 in Omachi, Nagano, a cub was found in brush near Azumi-Kutsukake Station and captured by city staff using a net. No injuries or damages were reported; experts will sedate the cub with a dart gun and release it back into the mountains.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 02:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

36.447882, 137.854658

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