News Black Bear Mizugazuka Park (Suyama, Susono), Shizuoka Nov 18, 2025, 07:00 AM

Description

On November 18 Susono City announced that a single adult female Asian black bear (98 kg, approximately 130 cm) was found in a box trap near Mizugazuka Park in Suyama and was culled by a hunting association. The trap had been set with prefectural permission following numerous sightings since summer.

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Summary

On November 18 Susono City announced that a single adult female Asian black bear (98 kg, about 130 cm) trapped near Mizugazuka Park in Suyama was found and culled by a hunting association. The trap had been set with prefectural permission after multiple sightings around Mt. Fuji this summer, and local authorities are urging caution.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 07:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.304603, 138.770926

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