News Black Bear Shiwa 日詰, Iwate Apr 21, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

A woman's body was found near Shiwa Town, Iwate Prefecture, in circumstances that appear to be a bear attack. A police officer was also attacked nearby and suffered serious injuries.

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Summary

A woman's body was found near Shiwa Town in Iwate Prefecture, with signs suggesting a bear attack. A police officer was also assaulted nearby and seriously injured; police are investigating the situation.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.554551, 141.155622

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