News Black Bear Hoshizawa, Hachimantai City, Iwate Feb 6, 2026, 11:40 PM

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.

Summary

In Hoshizawa, Hachimantai City, a juvenile bear that had remained in a warehouse despite the hibernation season was lured into a trap set by city staff and local hunters and captured on the morning of the 7th. There were no injuries or property damage, and the city is urging vigilance even in winter.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:40 PM

Address

Coordinates

40.031343, 141.001146

Sources