News 3 Brown Bears Shimamaki, Hokkaido Apr 26, 2026, 08:00 AM

Description

In the mountains of Tomari, Shimamaki Village, Hokkaido, five hunters conducting spring management capture shot at a third bear; although hit, the bear rolled down a slope and attacked a 69-year-old man, causing bleeding to his head and face. The man was taken to hospital and is not in life-threatening condition; the attacking bear was dispatched at the scene by other hunters.

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Summary

On the evening of April 26 in the mountains of Tomari, Shimamaki Village, five hunters on a spring management capture mission had shot two bears and then hit a third; that bear rolled down a slope and attacked one hunter, causing head and facial bleeding. The 69-year-old victim was hospitalized but not in life-threatening condition, and the attacking bear was dispatched at the scene.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

3

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 08:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

42.605726, 140.125219

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