News Black Bear Shimoinako district, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Oct 30, 2025, 09:50 AM

Description

At around 18:50 on October 30, a bear-like animal presumed to be a cub about 80 cm long was sighted near the Minobu Line tunnel in the Shimoinako district of Fujinomiya City. At 21:40 another bear-like animal about 80–90 cm was reported west of the Ozaki Tunnel in the Uchibo district, and on October 31 a cub-like animal was reported north of a convenience store about 3 km east of the Ozaki Tunnel; the city is conducting patrols, broadcasting warnings, and coordinating trap checks with the hunters' association.

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Summary

After an adult male bear was captured and culled on October 27, Fujinomiya City received multiple reports of bear-like animals—likely cubs—on October 30–31. The city has been patrolling the reported areas, issuing warnings over radio, and coordinating trap checks with the hunters' association, advising residents to be cautious because a cub could mean a parent is nearby.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 09:50 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.233601, 138.541234

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