News Black Bear Near Omoriyama Zoo (4th parking lot), Hamada, Akita City, Akita Dec 26, 2025, 08:00 AM

Description

Around 08:00 on the 26th, a 50-year-old male zoo staff member was attacked by a wild bear about 80 cm long near the Omoriyama Zoo 4th parking lot in Hamada, Akita City, and was bitten on his right shoulder. The staff member escaped to the office, received first aid and was taken to a hospital conscious, the bear left the scene, and the city installed a capture cage.

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

Summary

A wild bear suddenly attacked a staff member near Omoriyama Zoo in Akita City during his commute. The employee was bitten on the right shoulder but escaped to the office and was taken to hospital; the bear left the scene and the city set up a capture cage.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 08:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.672807, 140.075225

Sources