News Brown Bear Mount Rausu, Hokkaido Aug 14, 2025
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Description
On 2025-08-14 a climber was attacked and killed by a brown bear on Mount Rausu. The Environment Ministry will keep Mount Rausu and nearby trailheads closed until the three bears culled on the 15th near the attack site can be identified, while the Shiretoko Five Lakes ground boardwalk was reopened on the 18th after safety checks.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
After a brown bear attack on Mount Rausu on August 14 that killed a climber, the Environment Ministry has gradually reopened the Shiretoko Five Lakes boardwalks after safety checks. However, access to Mount Rausu and nearby trailheads will remain closed until the three bears culled near the attack site on the 15th can be identified as the culprit.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Address
Mount Rausu, Hokkaido
Coordinates
44.075769, 145.122115
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