News Black Bear Hanamaki City, Iwate Feb 12, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

In Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, a man in his 70s was attacked by a bear and taken to hospital. Reports say details are still being confirmed.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

A man in his 70s was attacked by a bear and taken to hospital in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture. Local reports are conveying details and urging people in the area to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.388625, 141.116900

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