News Brown Bear Shibecha, Hokkaido, Hokkaido Nov 17, 2025, 07:00 AM

Description

On the morning of November 17, 2025, a pastured cow was found at a farm in Shibecha, Hokkaido with an approximately 40 cm laceration on its right leg. The wound involved muscle rupture and heavy bleeding; it was sutured as first aid, and authorities warned the injury may have been caused by a bear or wild dog.

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Summary

On the morning of November 17 a farm in Shibecha found a pastured cow with a roughly 40 cm injury to its right leg; the muscle was ruptured. The farm owner said the wound was not consistent with ordinary accidents, recalling the past threat from the bear nicknamed "OSO18," and residents and the farm have stepped up precautions such as bringing cattle indoors at night.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 07:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

43.303320, 144.600846

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