News Brown Bear Tomamae, Hokkaido Apr 26, 2026, 11:30 PM

Description

A large brown bear measuring about 2.15–2.2 m and weighing approximately 330 kg was captured and euthanized on April 27 in a box trap set in the Nagashima district of Tomamae Town, Hokkaido. Such a large individual so soon after hibernation is unusual, and hunters warn there may be other similarly sized bears nearby, so vigilance continues.

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Summary

On April 27 a massive brown bear, about 2.2 m long and 330 kg, entered a box trap in the Nagashima district of Tomamae Town and was euthanized. Footage shows the bear violently threatening inside the cage, alarming even veteran hunters. Finding such a large animal shortly after hibernation is unusual, and authorities warn there may be other similarly large bears nearby, so local vigilance remains high.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 11:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

44.292980, 141.733764

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