News Black Bear Kami-Uguisuno (Uguisuno), Daisen City, Akita, Akita Nov 4, 2025, 07:00 AM

Description

Around 07:00 on the 4th, a 72-year-old man walking in the yard of a house in Kami-Uguisuno, Daisen City, was attacked from behind by a single bear about 1.3 meters long and sustained scratches to his right leg. The site is about 650 meters from JR Tazawako Line Uguisuno Station, and police are on alert with patrol cars.

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Summary

On the morning of the 4th in Kami-Uguisuno, Daisen City, a 72-year-old man was attacked from behind by a roughly 1.3-meter bear in his home's yard and injured in the right leg. The site is about 650 meters from Uguisuno Station, and police remain on alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 07:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.563878, 140.562973

Sources