School Shimane

Shiritsu Masago Shougakkou

市立真砂小学校

5 bear incidents recorded · Last sighted 5 months ago

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Nearby Incidents

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In Hatacho, Masuda City, a man in his 70s was attacked by a bear and sustained injuries to his face and hands. The bear has not been found, and Masago Elementary School had all pupils brought to school by guardians while a Masuda police officer stood guard.

Hatacho, Masuda City, Shimane

5 months ago

Official

Around 7:30 a.m. on December 4, 2025, one adult bear about 1 meter long near a bus stop in Hada-cho, Masuda City.

Masuda 上波田, Shimane

5 months ago

News

Around 07:15 on December 4, 2025, in Hata-cho, Masuda City, a man in his 70s was attacked by an Asian black bear and sustained injuries under his left eye and on the back of his right hand. He is not in life-threatening condition; the bear (about 1 m long, 70–80 kg) is believed to have fled toward the mountains.

Hata-cho, Masuda City, Shimane

5 months ago

Official

Around 6:30 a.m. on 2025-11-07, in the Hara district of Hada Town, one adult bear and two cubs, presumed family.

Masuda Hadacho, Shimane

6 months ago

Official

Around 5:30 a.m. on Sep 3, 2024, one bear of unknown size near the Hada Post Office in Shimohada-cho.

Masuda 久保溢, Shimane

1 year ago

News

In Hatacho, Masuda City, a man in his 70s was attacked by a bear and sustained injuries to his face and hands. The bear has not been found, and Masago Elementary School had all pupils brought to school by guardians while a Masuda police officer stood guard.

Hatacho, Masuda City, Shimane

5 months ago

Official

Around 7:30 a.m. on December 4, 2025, one adult bear about 1 meter long near a bus stop in Hada-cho, Masuda City.

Masuda 上波田, Shimane

5 months ago

News

Around 07:15 on December 4, 2025, in Hata-cho, Masuda City, a man in his 70s was attacked by an Asian black bear and sustained injuries under his left eye and on the back of his right hand. He is not in life-threatening condition; the bear (about 1 m long, 70–80 kg) is believed to have fled toward the mountains.

Hata-cho, Masuda City, Shimane

5 months ago

Official

Around 6:30 a.m. on 2025-11-07, in the Hara district of Hada Town, one adult bear and two cubs, presumed family.

Masuda Hadacho, Shimane

6 months ago

Official

Around 5:30 a.m. on Sep 3, 2024, one bear of unknown size near the Hada Post Office in Shimohada-cho.

Masuda 久保溢, Shimane

1 year ago

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