News Black Bear Mikkaichiba (Enzan area), Kōshū City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Yamanashi Nov 12, 2025, 04:30 PM

Description

Around 16:30 on the 12th, two droppings about 10 cm in diameter believed to be from a bear were found in a field in Mikkaichiba, Enzan area, Kōshū City. The city installed a capture box trap about 2 m long and 1 m high near the site and urged people not to go out alone.

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Summary

On the afternoon of the 12th, two droppings about 10 cm in diameter believed to be from a bear were found in a field in Mikkaichiba, Kōshū City. The city set up a 2 m by 1 m box trap nearby and warned residents to avoid going out alone.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 04:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

35.718801, 138.711614

Sources