Location
Description
Witnesses observed a bear that appeared to be a mother with cub walking along the mountainside behind the house after the home's security sensor activated. They chased it away with rocket fireworks, and the bear fled to the south mountains. Mother about 1.2 m; cub about 70 cm. About 10 m to the house.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 06:40 AM
Address
Misato 妻の神, Akita
Coordinates
39.415764, 140.592712
Sources
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Comments (1)
A mother and cub getting that close to a house in Misato suggests residential areas really aren't keeping them out.
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