News Black Bear Yuzawa City, Akita Dec 3, 2025, 09:00 AM

Description

The body of 79-year-old Kiyo Goto was found in a mountain forest in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. Her face showed severe injuries; she was believed to have been picking mushrooms and police suspect a bear attack.

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Summary

In Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, 79-year-old Kiyo Goto was found dead in a mountain forest on December 3; severe facial injuries led police to suspect a bear attack. Goto had told family on the morning of the 2nd that she was going to the mountains, and was discovered by officers during a search the next morning. Other bear-related injuries were also reported elsewhere in the prefecture that day.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 09:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.164388, 140.495701

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