News Black Bear Fujinomiya 内房, Shizuoka Oct 27, 2025, 07:30 AM

Description

In Fuji-no-miya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, a mature male Asiatic black bear (tsukinowaguma) measuring 140 cm and estimated at 150 kg was caught in a drum-type trap set near inhabited mountain woodland in the Uchibo district and was culled by hunters on October 27 at 16:30. The city believes this individual is likely the same one reported sighted since October 13, is maintaining vigilance, and has implemented measures at Uchibo Elementary School such as escorting students and locking the first floor.

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Summary

In Fuji-no-miya City, Shizuoka, a mature male Asiatic black bear that had been sighted repeatedly since mid-month was caught in a drum-type trap in the Uchibo district and culled on the 27th. The city continues vigilance, including escorting students to and from Uchibo Elementary, locking school facilities, and asking residents to harvest persimmons.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 07:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.182175, 138.543736

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