News Black Bear Tainai City, Niigata Nov 25, 2025, 09:15 AM

Description

In the Iide Mountain Range in Tainai City, Niigata Prefecture, the body of a man who had gone hiking and lost contact was found on the morning of November 25, 2025. The man had severe injuries to his face, neck, and both arms, and because a bear was seen nearby, police suspect he may have been attacked by a bear.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

A man who went hiking in the Iide Mountain Range on the 23rd lost contact and was found injured by a police helicopter during searches on the morning of the 25th; he was later confirmed dead. With major injuries to his face, neck and arms and a bear sighting nearby, police are investigating the possibility of a bear attack.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 09:15 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.059717, 139.410337

Sources