News Black Bear Kuki Town (Owase City), Mie Feb 27, 2025, 09:30 AM

Description

Around 18:30 on February 27, 2025, a man in Kuki Town, Owase City (Mie Prefecture) reported sighting an Asiatic black bear along National Route 311 to the city's Fisheries and Forestry Division. This was the 12th sighting reported in the city this fiscal year.

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Summary

On the evening of February 27, a man spotted an Asiatic black bear along National Route 311 in Kuki Town, Owase City, and reported it to the city. Authorities have urged caution after this became the 12th sighting in the city this fiscal year.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 09:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

34.020275, 136.242651

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