News Brown Bear Ogawa District, Tomamae Town, Hokkaido Nov 11, 2025, 10:00 PM
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Description
In Ogawa District, Tomamae Town, Hokkaido, a brown bear estimated at about 400 kg was filmed between November 11 and 12 pushing over a box trap weighing approximately 300 kg with its forepaws. The trap contained deer meat and had been staked down but was overturned; multiple bear tracks have been reported in the town.
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Summary
In Tomamae Town, a very large brown bear estimated at 400 kg was filmed in the snow effortlessly toppling a baited box trap, alarming residents and hunters. The trap had been staked and contained deer meat but was overturned; sightings and tracks believed to be from the same animal have continued, keeping local authorities on alert.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Address
Ogawa District, Tomamae Town, Hokkaido
Coordinates
44.257267, 141.819619
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