News 2 Brown Bears Nishi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Nov 27, 2025

Description

The bear that attacked a man in a park in Nishi-ku, Sapporo was identified by DNA from feces at the scene matching the euthanized animal, confirming it was the same individual: a 14-year-old female. She measured 1.5 meters and weighed 103 kg, was captured in a box trap and euthanized; the cub believed to have been with her is unaccounted for.

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Summary

Sapporo city announced that DNA evidence confirmed the bear that attacked a man in a park was the same individual that was later euthanized. It was a 14-year-old female, 1.5 m long and weighing 103 kg, captured in a box trap; the cub believed to have been with her remains missing. With record-high bear sightings this year, the city plans to review its brown bear measures.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Address

Coordinates

43.079695, 141.287864

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