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Description
Posted: In the evening fieldwork, a bear came from the opposite direction, paused, and I defended myself with the shovel it carried. It seemed startled when struck on the nose, turned and ran off.
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
Official
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 05:30 PM
Address
Semboku 釣田, Akita
Coordinates
39.577695, 140.595443
Sources
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