Key Facts
• August 9, 5:20 PM: A bear was sighted in Hamanaka Town, Hokkaido.
• Location: Near Shibanzawa area in Akkeshi District.
• Police issued a warning at 9:05 PM on August 9.
• Residents and passersby advised to exercise caution.
• Instructions: Avoid approaching the bear, evacuate to safety, and contact authorities.
• Information released by Kushiro Akkeshi Police Station.
• Source: Hokkaido Police’s official safety alert system.
Summary
On August 9, 2025, at 5:20 PM, a bear was spotted near the Shibanzawa area in Hamanaka Town, Hokkaido. The Kushiro Akkeshi Police Station issued a public warning at 9:05 PM, urging residents and travelers to remain vigilant. Authorities advised avoiding the bear, seeking safety, and reporting sightings to local offices or police. This information was disseminated through Hokkaido Police’s official safety alert system.
