News Brown Bear Heiwa Kyuryo Park, Nishi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido Sep 26, 2025, 10:00 PM

Description

On the night of September 26, 2025, a 43-year-old company employee walking a dog was attacked and injured by a brown bear in Heiwa Kyuryo Park in Nishi Ward, Sapporo. On the 27th, about 20 people including police and hunters searched the area but found no new traces; Hokkaido issued a bear warning for the entire Nishi Ward.

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Summary

On the night of the 26th, a 43-year-old man walking his dog was attacked and injured by a brown bear in Heiwa Kyuryo Park, Nishi Ward, Sapporo. The following day, police and hunters searched the area without finding traces; Hokkaido issued a bear warning for the ward and authorities are considering emergency shooting or box traps as searches continue, leaving local residents anxious.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

43.055300, 141.244818

Sources