News 2 Black Bears Shiwa 船久保, Iwate Apr 21, 2026, 12:50 AM
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Description
At around 09:50 on April 21, 2026, a male police officer in his 50s searching for a missing person in a stream area of Yamanoya Nabesawa, Shiwa Town, Iwate Prefecture, was attacked by a bear and suffered bites to his face and arms. The adult female bear believed to be responsible (about 1.2–1.3 m long) was culled by hunters; an unidentified body (thought to be an adult woman) was found nearby and police are investigating identity and cause of death. A cub was also reported sighted.
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Summary
On the morning of April 21, while searching for a missing person in a mountain area of Shiwa Town, Iwate, a police officer was attacked by a bear and injured in the face and arms. The adult female bear believed to have attacked was culled by hunters, and an unidentified body (thought to be an adult woman) was found nearby; police are investigating possible links. A cub was also reported, and authorities remain on alert in the area.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Address
Shiwa 船久保, Iwate
Coordinates
39.577146, 141.267979
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