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2 bear incidents recorded · Last sighted 6 days ago

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An elderly man believed to be an 85-year-old who had gone out to gather wild vegetables was found dead in a stream in Kotonasezawa (Kotsunagisawa), Nishiwaga Town, Iwate Prefecture on the morning of May 20. The body showed severe injuries, including scratches and torn clothing on the head and upper body, and a single bear was spotted near the scene, so police suspect a bear attack and are investigating.

Nishiwaga Kotsunagizawa, Iwate

6 days ago
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On May 20, a severely damaged male body was found in a mountain stream in Kosengisawa, Nishiwaga Town, Iwate Prefecture. Fire officials said a bear was spotted nearby and the person may have been attacked.

Nishiwaga Kotsunagizawa, Iwate

1 week ago

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