News Black Bear Daisen City, Akita Aug 19, 2025

Description

In a Daisen City residence, 93-year-old Fujiyoshi Shindo was found in his bedroom with extensive bleeding and in cardiopulmonary arrest; autopsy concluded death from hemorrhagic shock with multiple knife-like cuts and stab wounds and defensive wounds on both arms. No bear tracks or hair were found at the scene, and the initial suspicion of a bear attack was overturned as police investigate the case as a homicide.

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Summary

A 93-year-old man was found dead in his home in Daisen City, and the scene was initially treated as a possible bear attack with warnings issued to residents. After an autopsy revealed knife and stab wounds and defensive injuries, and no bear evidence was found, police reclassified the case as a homicide and are investigating.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Address

Coordinates

39.453276, 140.475497

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