News Black Bear Hanawa, Kazuno City, Akita Nov 15, 2025, 03:00 PM

Description

On November 16 a body of a woman in her 70s was found in a rice field in Hanawa, Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture. An autopsy determined the cause of death was hypothermia; the body had scratches likely from small animals, and no bear fur or footprints were found at the scene.

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Summary

On November 16 a woman in her 70s was found dead in a rice field in Hanawa, Kazuno City. An autopsy ruled hypothermia the cause of death. Although there were animal-like wounds on the body, investigators found no bear fur or tracks at the scene and believe the injuries may have been caused by small animals after death.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

40.192620, 140.788268

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