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Part of situation: Escalating bear conflicts and management responses in Japan (37 clusters)

Hadano City releases captured bear into mountains after urban sightings

Hadano City Asiatic black bear Kanagawa Prefecture wildlife management Tanzawa Mountains

Hadano City in Kanagawa Prefecture has released a captured male Asiatic black bear into the remote Tanzawa Mountains following sightings near urban areas. The bear, measuring 1.36 meters in length, was captured on October 19 near Kobozan Park.

Rather than culling the animal, the city opted to release it for protection, a decision influenced by the fact that Asiatic black bears are generally considered a protected species in Kanagawa Prefecture, where an estimated 80 individuals reside. The bear was fitted with a tracking device to monitor its movement.

On October 23, the same bear was captured on camera crossing near Kobozan Park. Due to the animal's tendency to return to the same location, the city has closed access routes to the park and issued warnings to residents. Officials noted that while release is preferred, culling remains an option if the bear continues to show high attachment to human-populated areas and poses a significant risk to public safety.

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Hadano City · Kanagawa Prefecture · Kobozan Park · Tanzawa Mountains

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クマ「駆除せず放獣」秦野市の対応に称賛の声　なぜ捕殺しない？再出没なら？市が明かした対応方針 [www.j-cast.com]
カメラの前をゆっくりと横断　ツキノワグマ撮影される　今月19日に捕獲も保護のため放獣したクマと同一個体　神奈川・秦野市 [news.cube-soft.jp]