News Black Bear Karumai (Karumai Town), Iwate, Iwate Nov 15, 2025, 06:55 PM

Description

On the afternoon of the 15th, a medium-sized pet dog was found dead in the yard of a residence in Karumai, Karumai Town, Iwate Prefecture; police suspect a bear attack. The site is surrounded by forest, no bear has been confirmed since, and police are patrolling the area.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the evening of November 15 a household in Karumai, Iwate, found their pet dog dead on the property; police suspect a bear attack. The residence is surrounded by forest, no bear has been seen since, and officers are monitoring the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 06:55 PM

Address

Coordinates

40.324882, 141.443336

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