News Black Bear Atami City (foothills of Mount Takanosu), Shizuoka Dec 31, 2025, 04:20 PM

Description

On December 31, 2025 at around 16:20, a male Asiatic black bear about 120 cm long and weighing approximately 80 kg was captured at the foothills of Mount Takanosu in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and was euthanized. Atami City has urged nearby residents to be cautious.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On New Year's Eve afternoon, a large male Asiatic black bear was captured at the foothills of Mount Takanosu in Atami City; the bear, about 120 cm long and 80 kg, was euthanized. The city has warned nearby residents to stay alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 04:20 PM

Address

Coordinates

35.107243, 139.036107

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