Location
Description
At about 17:30 on February 25, in Nishi 5-sen Kita, Kamifurano Town, a resident who was alerted by their barking dog looked outside and saw the rear of a bear running away about 30 meters away. Police carried out patrols and warned residents.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the evening of February 25 in Kamifurano Town's Nishi 5-sen Kita area, a resident who looked outside after their dog barked saw a bear running away about 30 meters away. Police are patrolling the area and urging caution.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 08:30 AM
Address
Kamifurano Town, Hokkaido
Coordinates
43.458069, 142.468224
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