News Black Bear Hoshizawa, Hachimantai City, Iwate Feb 6, 2026, 11:40 PM
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Description
A juvenile bear (70–80 cm long, about 20 kg) that had been staying since the 6th in a warehouse near a cowshed in Hoshizawa, Hachimantai City, was caught in a trap at around 08:40 on the 7th. There were no injuries or property damage.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Address
Hoshizawa, Hachimantai City, Iwate
Coordinates
40.031343, 141.001146
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Comments (1)
青木 4 months ago
倉庫に2日間とどまるって、よほど食べ物があったんだろうか。
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