News Black Bear Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Nov 28, 2025

Description

In Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture, a male Asian black bear measuring 142 cm and weighing 130 kg was captured. The bear had learned the taste of rice bran and repeatedly visited near houses; footage from last August showed it carrying a large bag from a farm equipment shed.

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Summary

In Gifu Prefecture, an Asian black bear that had repeatedly appeared near homes after learning the taste of rice bran was captured. The captured bear was a roughly 142 cm, 130 kg male; footage from last August showed it carrying a bag from a farm equipment shed. An attack on a male high school student was also reported in Nakatsugawa City, and local vigilance continues.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 28, 2025

Address

Coordinates

35.487473, 137.500629

Sources