News Black Bear Odai Town, Mie Jan 26, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

An adult male Asian black bear was captured in forest in Amedzu, Odai Town. A local resident found it about 350 meters from a settlement trapped in a cage set for deer/boar, reported it, and because it was close to houses and struggled in the trap it was euthanized by the hunters' association.

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Summary

On January 27 Mie Prefecture issued a 'bear alert (advisory)' for Matsusaka City and three towns, including Odai Town, after an adult male Asian black bear was captured in forest in Amedzu. A resident found the bear about 350 meters from a settlement in a cage set to catch deer/boar and reported it; because it was near houses and struggled in the trap it was euthanized by the hunters' association.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

34.393392, 136.407937

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