News Black Bear Hachimantai 西根寺田, Iwate May 6, 2026, 11:15 PM

Description

A 69-year-old woman who went missing while foraging in Hachimantai was found dead on the morning of May 7, 2026, in woodland near the Nitta District Community Center in Nishine Terada, Hachimantai. The body had scratch-like wounds on the face, and police are investigating on the presumption she may have been attacked by a bear.

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Summary

In Hachimantai, Iwate Prefecture, a 69-year-old woman who had gone out to gather mountain vegetables was found dead the morning of May 7 in woodland near the Nitta District Community Center in Nishine Terada. The body bore scratch wounds, and police suspect a bear attack; an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death. The family had found her car and reported her missing, prompting a search involving about 20 people.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:15 PM

Address

Coordinates

40.016356, 141.113360

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