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.
Summary
In Hachimantai, Iwate Prefecture, a 69-year-old woman who went out to gather wild plants went missing and was found dead in the mountains the next morning. Her body bore scratch wounds to the face, and police suspect a bear attack; an autopsy will investigate the cause of death.
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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