Location
Description
On the afternoon of May 20, 2026, a brown bear was reportedly sighted about 10 meters from a house in Shinhidaka Town, Hokkaido, carrying a deer and making loud cries. No tracks or droppings were found, and police have issued a warning.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 05:00 AM
Address
Shinhidaka, Hokkaido
Coordinates
42.338186, 142.365715
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