News Black Bear Shimotakayanagi, Kamo City, Niigata Dec 8, 2025, 09:30 AM

Description

On the morning of December 8, 2025, a cub about 50 cm long was sighted on the grounds of a residence in Shimotakayanagi, Kamo City; it stayed under the house eaves and was captured with a trap just after 11:00. It was reported to be eating nearby pomegranates; no human injuries or property damage were reported.

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

Summary

On the morning of December 8 in a residential area of Shimotakayanagi, Kamo City, residents spotted a roughly 50 cm cub. After feeding on fallen pomegranates and hiding under a house eave, the animal was caught in a trap set by police, the city, and hunters. There were no injuries or damage, and the city urged continued vigilance.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 09:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.604724, 139.106787

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