News Black Bear Hanamaki City, Iwate Feb 13, 2026, 04:00 AM

Description

In Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, a man in his 70s who belonged to a hunters' association was attacked by a bear shortly after 13:00 on the 13th, sustaining injuries to his head and face. The man was airlifted to a hospital, marking the first bear-related human injury in the prefecture in 2026.

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Summary

On the afternoon of the 13th in Hanamaki City, a man in his 70s belonging to a hunters' association was attacked by a bear and injured in the head and face. He was airlifted to a hospital, and this was the first bear-related human injury in the prefecture this year.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 04:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.388625, 141.116900

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