News Black Bear Shiwa 日詰, Iwate Apr 20, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

Iwate Prefecture issued a warning about Asian black bear sightings. On April 21, 2026, in Shiwa Town a woman's body believed to have been attacked by a bear was found, and a police officer was seriously injured.

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Summary

Iwate Prefecture has issued a warning as Asian black bear sightings have risen sharply above normal. On the 21st, a woman believed to have been attacked by a bear was found dead in Shiwa Town and a police officer was seriously injured; the prefecture is urging residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.554551, 141.155622

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