Location
Description
A fisherman spotted a swimming bear in Mutsu Bay, Aomori Prefecture; the hunters' association boarded a fishing boat and culled the bear at sea. The individual was an adult male approximately 1.5 m long and around 140 kg in weight.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Address
Mutsu Bay, Aomori
Coordinates
40.765708, 140.917588
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