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Description
On the morning of June 19, 2025, a single male bear about 1.5 meters long and weighing approximately 140 kg was sighted in a residential area of Agano City. The bear was culled by the local hunting association and there were no injuries.
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Summary
On the morning of the 19th a male bear, estimated about 1.5 meters long, 140 kg and around six years old, appeared in a residential area of Agano City, causing alarm. Police and the local hunting association deployed traps and firearms; the bear was ultimately culled by the hunting association and no residents were injured.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Address
Agano City, Niigata
Coordinates
37.834448, 139.225935
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