News Black Bear Sakata 字下瀬, Yamagata May 4, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

On May 5 a man's body was found in a forested area of Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, with wounds to the head and arms. The prefectural police are investigating the possibility of a bear attack, and one bear was culled near the discovery shortly after the body was found.

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Summary

On May 5 a man's body was found in a forest in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, with injuries to the head and arms. Police are investigating a possible bear attack, and one bear was culled near the scene shortly after the discovery.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.914781, 139.836644

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