News Black Bear Tanaoka, Oshima Ward, Joetsu City, Niigata Oct 27, 2025, 08:47 AM

Description

At about 08:47 on October 27, 2025, two workers were attacked and suffered injuries to their hands and feet by a cub bear about 100 cm long in woodland approximately 900 m east of the Tanaoka community hall in Oshima Ward, Joetsu City. The city and police are conducting patrols.

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Summary

On the morning of October 27, two workers were attacked by a cub bear about 100 cm long while working in woodland in Tanaoka, Oshima Ward, Joetsu City, and suffered injuries to their limbs. The city and police are patrolling the area and residents have been urged to be cautious; Niigata Prefecture has issued a special bear-appearance warning advising extra precautions such as avoiding early-morning and evening outings.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 08:47 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.117270, 138.521744

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