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Description
In Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, a 78-year-old man who went mountain vegetable picking was found dead; an autopsy confirmed he died from bleeding due to deep wounds. The body showed animal bite marks and drag marks, and an adult bear that appeared near the scene was culled by a hunting association; police say a bear attack is highly likely and are investigating.
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Summary
In Sakata City, Yamagata, 78-year-old Yukio Hisamatsu disappeared while picking mountain vegetables and was found dead on May 5. An autopsy found he died of bleeding from deep wounds; the body had bite marks and drag marks, and an adult bear that appeared near the scene was culled. Police believe a bear attack is highly likely and are investigating.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Address
Sakata 北俣, Yamagata
Coordinates
38.929820, 140.027772
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