Location
Description
At around 06:35 on May 7, 2026, a person gathering wild plants in the mountains of Ofunaki, Asahi Town, Yamagata Prefecture was attacked by a bear about 1 meter long and sustained injuries to the head and face. Police have warned the public. The victim's gender and the severity of the injuries have not been disclosed.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of the 7th, a person gathering wild plants in the mountains of Ofunaki, Asahi Town, Yamagata Prefecture was attacked by a bear about 1 meter long and suffered injuries to the head and face. Police are urging caution in the area; details about the victim remain unclear.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 09:35 PM
Address
Asahi 大字大船木, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.260750, 140.096267
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