News Black Bear Ogaki 赤坂町, Gifu May 8, 2026

Description

On May 8, 2026, Ogaki City found an adult male Asiatic black bear (95 cm) caught in a deer snare in a forested area of Akasaka-cho, captured it and euthanized it. Because there were houses and schools nearby and the snare risked coming off, the city consulted with police and dispatched a firearm to kill the bear.

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Summary

On May 8, Ogaki City captured and euthanized an adult male Asiatic black bear found in Akasaka-cho. A contracted capture team discovered the bear caught in a deer snare; because houses and schools were nearby, the city consulted police and used a firearm to kill the animal, and has warned local residents and schools to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, May 8, 2026

Address

Coordinates

35.389892, 136.581287

Sources