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Description
Regarding a bear that had been staying on the grounds of an abandoned house in Yonezawa city, the municipal authorities and prefectural police on the morning of the 7th removed and culled one bear caught in a box trap. Reports indicate that a supposed second bear may have been a misidentification of a dark rock.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In Yonezawa City, Yamagata, authorities removed and culled one bear caught in a box trap on the grounds of an abandoned house on the morning of the 7th. Reports say an alleged second bear may have been a dark rock misidentified as an animal.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Address
Yonezawa City, Yamagata
Coordinates
37.922320, 140.116745
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