News Black Bear Noheji Town (Aomori), Aomori Nov 13, 2025

Description

On November 13, a fisherman spotted a bear swimming in Mutsu Bay off Noheji Town, Aomori Prefecture; hunters from the hunters' association went by boat to the scene and culled it. There were no human injuries; the culled bear was a male about 1.5 m long and weighing approximately 140 kg.

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Summary

Amid increasing bear appearances in Aomori Prefecture, a bear swimming in Mutsu Bay off Noheji Town was spotted by a fisherman on November 13. Hunters from the local hunters' association were dispatched and culled the animal; there were no injuries. The adult male measured about 1.5 m and weighed around 140 kg, and the fisherman expressed alarm at bears coming from the sea.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Address

Coordinates

40.864461, 141.128714

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