News Black Bear Shimokitate Samukawa, Akita City, Akita Nov 11, 2025, 11:15 AM

Description

At around 11:15 on November 11, 2025, a woman in her 70s witnessed a bear about 1.2 m long dragging a doghouse on the grounds of a residence in Shimokitate Samukawa, Akita City. The doghouse was found near the adjacent forest, but the 4-year-old female Shiba that had been chained nearby is missing; police and hunting association members are searching.

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Summary

On the morning of November 11, in Shimokitate Samukawa, Akita City, a resident saw a bear dragging a doghouse. The doghouse was later found near the woods but the owner’s Shiba is missing; police and hunting association teams searched the area and residents were warned to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.723368, 140.191551

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