News Brown Bear Tomamae (Tomamae Town), Hokkaido, Hokkaido Nov 17, 2025

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

Coordinates

44.306142, 141.653211

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