News Brown Bear Tomamae (Tomamae Town), Hokkaido, Hokkaido Nov 17, 2025
Location
Description
A camera set behind a residence in Tomamae captured a brown bear estimated at about 400 kg easily toppling a box trap weighing over 300 kg that local hunters had set. In Sapporo, Maruyama Zoo delayed the start of its winter operations by two days due to bear sightings; a 113 cm bear previously caught in a box trap was subsequently euthanized.
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Summary
Bear sightings have continued across Hokkaido as winter approaches. In Tomamae, a camera captured a massive brown bear, estimated at about 400 kg, toppling a box trap weighing over 300 kg. In Sapporo, Maruyama Zoo postponed the start of its winter season by two days while confirming safety; authorities say they will coordinate measures, including population control efforts.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, November 17, 2025
Address
Tomamae (Tomamae Town), Hokkaido, Hokkaido
Coordinates
44.306142, 141.653211
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