Location
Description
A 69-year-old woman from Hachimantai went out to pick wild plants on the evening of May 6 and was found dead in the mountains of Hachimantai on the morning of May 7. Her body had scratch wounds on the face, and police suspect she was attacked by a bear; an autopsy will determine the cause of death.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Address
Shizukuishi, Iwate
Coordinates
39.771039, 140.909003
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