News Black Bear Ogaki 赤坂町, Gifu May 7, 2026, 09:45 PM

Description

In a forested area of Akasaka-cho, Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, at about 06:45 on May 8, a municipal capture team found a male Asian black bear (tsukinowaguma) measuring 95 cm caught in a deer trap. Because the area was close to residences and Akasaka Junior High School and there was a risk the trap could come off, authorities consulted the police and euthanized the bear by shooting; there were no injuries.

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Summary

On the morning of May 8, a male Asian black bear (95 cm) was found caught in a deer trap in a forested area of Akasaka-cho, Ogaki City. Because the site was near homes and Akasaka Junior High School, authorities consulted the police and euthanized the bear by shooting; no one was injured. Ogaki City will increase patrols for the next 2–3 days.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 09:45 PM

Address

Coordinates

35.388618, 136.578582

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