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Description
On the afternoon of May 11 a brown bear about 2 meters long was filmed walking along a national road in Okoppe Town, Hokkaido, and was seen running at high speed before disappearing into the mountains. The article also reports that in the same town large bears weighing around 300 kg and a family group of three have been recorded.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On May 11 a roughly 2‑meter brown bear was filmed walking along a national road in Okoppe Town, Hokkaido, alarming local residents. Large bears near 300 kg and family groups have also been recorded recently, and authorities warn that activity may increase as the breeding season approaches.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
5
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, May 11, 2026 at 05:00 AM
Address
Okoppe, Hokkaido
Coordinates
44.469814, 143.124052
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