News Black Bear Manyo Prefectural Park (Takatsu, Masuda), Shimane Nov 6, 2025, 02:00 PM

Description

At Manyo Prefectural Park in Takatsu, Masuda, relatively fresh bear claw marks were found on a tree along a walking path, and the area east of Taiyo no Hiroba was closed. One surveillance camera was installed and patrols were increased; there was a sighting report around the park on the afternoon of the 6th.

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Summary

Relatively fresh bear claw marks were found at Manyo Prefectural Park in Masuda, leading to the closure of the area east of Taiyo no Hiroba. The prefecture and city have installed a surveillance camera and stepped up patrols after a sighting was reported on the afternoon of the 6th.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 02:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

34.681680, 131.810091

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