News Brown Bear Mizawa, Tomakomai, Hokkaido Dec 8, 2025, 10:20 AM
Location
Description
At a farm in Mizawa, Tomakomai, a sheep whose internal organs had been eaten was found around 10:20 AM on December 8, and the damage is believed to be caused by a bear. The farm keeps about 40 sheep and 20 horses and is surrounded by a 1.5-meter fence; no other damage has been confirmed and the police have urged caution.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of December 8 a sheep with its internal organs eaten was found at a farm in Mizawa, Tomakomai, suspected to be bear damage. The owner discovered it after noticing crows gathering, and the police have warned locals to be cautious.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Address
Mizawa, Tomakomai, Hokkaido
Coordinates
42.762231, 141.689577
Comments (1)
1.5メートルの柵を越えて、羊1頭だけ狙ったってことか。
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