Location
Description
On 2025-11-25 in Hokkaido, a bear weighing approximately 380 kilograms was caught in a box trap and euthanized. Experts warned that some bears have not yet fattened for hibernation and may search for food in populated areas.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On November 25, a roughly 380-kg bear trapped in a box trap in Hokkaido was euthanized. With bear sightings continuing across the region, experts urged continued vigilance, noting some animals have not yet fattened for hibernation and may come into populated areas searching for food.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Address
Unknown (within Hokkaido), Hokkaido
Coordinates
43.220327, 142.863474
Related Areas
Comments (1)
380キロって、まだ足りないんだ。
Hiking in bear country
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