News Black Bear Ogaki 赤坂町, Gifu May 7, 2026, 10:00 PM

Description

In a forested area of Akasaka-cho, Ogaki City, a single male Asian black bear about 1 meter long was found caught by a deer trap with its foot bound by wire; the city's nuisance wildlife capture team discovered it around 7:00 AM on the 8th. Because there were houses and Akasaka Junior High School nearby, officials deemed release impractical, consulted with the Ogaki Police Station, and a team performed a lethal shot with a rifle around 8:00 AM to dispatch the bear.

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Summary

On May 8 Ogaki City reported that a male Asian black bear was found caught in a deer trap in a forested area of Akasaka-cho; because houses and a school were nearby, officials consulted with police and a capture team dispatched the bear by rifle. The city will increase patrols and warn local residents and schools.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

35.389892, 136.581287

Sources