News Black Bear Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, Akita Aug 18, 2025, 03:00 PM

Description

A 93-year-old man, Toshiyoshi Shindo, was found in cardiac arrest in his bedroom at his home in Daisen City, Akita. An autopsy found he died of hemorrhagic shock with stab-like wounds and defensive wounds on both arms; the initial possibility of a bear attack was ruled out and the case is being treated 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 thought to be the result of an Asiatic black bear attack, prompting warnings on the disaster-prevention network. However, no bear traces were found and an autopsy revealed stab wounds and defensive injuries, so police are now treating the case as a homicide; bear sightings in the city had left residents on alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.453276, 140.475497

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