News Black Bear Hinodecho, Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture, Iwate Dec 15, 2025, 08:00 AM

Description

Around 08:00 on December 15, 2025, a juvenile bear about 50 cm long appeared in brush beside a national road in Hinodecho, Miyako City. Members of the hunters' association and city staff caught it with a net, secured it in a trap, there were no injuries or property damage, and the bear was later released into the mountains.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the morning of the 15th a juvenile bear appeared in brush near a residential area in Hinodecho, Miyako City; after a passerby's report, the hunters' association and city staff caught it with a net. The roughly 50 cm bear caused no damage and was returned to the mountains after capture.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 08:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.652986, 141.954631

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