
News Black Bear Seki 池尻, Gifu Apr 30, 2026, 03:00 PM
Location
Description
A presumed adult Asiatic black bear (Tsukinowaguma) about 1 meter long was repeatedly sighted along the right bank of the Nagara River in Ikejiri, Seki City, from April 28 onward. On May 1, of six chickens kept at a nearby residence four were found dead and two missing; bear tracks and dug-up traces were found nearby, and the city has stepped up precautions by installing box traps and warning signs.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
A single suspected Asiatic black bear has been sighted repeatedly near the Nagara River in Seki City, and on May 1 chickens kept at a residence were found attacked. The city has installed box traps and is warning residents.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Seki 池尻, Gifu
Coordinates
35.509791, 136.881013
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