Ofunato 반달가슴곰 출몰 정보

Ofunato’s most recent black bear report came on April 9, 2026 at Ritsunecho near the Ritsune police post, where a single adult bear about 1 meter long was seen around 3:50 p.m. and headed west toward the mountains. Another close call came on November 5, 2025 near Iwate Prefectural Ofunato Hospital in Yamamakoshi, where a small bear believed to be a cub was spotted by a resident, and no injuries or property damage were reported.

Most of the recent activity has clustered around Ofunato City neighborhoods and edges of town, including Sakari, Yamamakoshi, Takkoncho, Sanrikucho Ryori, and Ikawacho. Reports peak in November, with 2 incidents in November 2025, while the area has recorded 10 black bear sightings overall, showing that bears continue to turn up across the city in different seasons.