News Black Bear Fujisaki Town (apple orchard), Aomori Sep 21, 2025

Description

On September 21 in an apple orchard in Fujisaki Town, Aomori Prefecture, a man in his 50s was attacked and injured by a bear while removing apple leaves. There had been nearby bear sighting reports; the man resisted and repelled the bear, and his daughter in her 20s who was working with him described the scene.

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Summary

On the 21st in an apple orchard in Fujisaki Town, Aomori, a father was suddenly attacked from behind by a bear. The area had prior sighting reports; his daughter, who was with him, said her father fought back and caused the bear to retreat, and described the overwhelming fear of being unable to act during the encounter.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Address

Coordinates

40.682233, 140.486349

Sources