News Black Bear Yurihonjō Taniyamakoji, Akita May 4, 2026, 11:30 PM

Description

Shortly before 08:30 on the 5th, a man in his 40s who was patrolling rice fields in Higashi-Yuri, Yurihonjo City, was attacked by a bear about 1 m long. He suffered injuries to his face and right arm and was taken to a hospital in Akita City; he was reported conscious during transport.

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Summary

In Higashi-Yuri, Yurihonjo City, a man in his 40s patrolling rice fields was attacked by a bear about 1 m long, suffering injuries to his face and right arm and being taken to a hospital in Akita City. He was conscious during transport; this is the first bear-related human injury in Akita Prefecture this year.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.386259, 140.050804

Sources