News Black Bear Heisenji-cho Owatari, Katsuyama, Fukui Nov 27, 2025, 01:15 PM

Description

At around 13:15 on November 27, 2025, an man in his 80s was scratched by a bear in the grounds of a residence in Heisenji-cho Owatari, Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture, suffering injuries to his head and both arms. He was conscious when transported to hospital, and the bear has not been found; police and hunting association members are patrolling the area.

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Summary

In the afternoon of the 27th, an elderly man in his 80s was attacked by a bear on the grounds of a residence in Heisenji-cho Owatari, Katsuyama, sustaining injuries to his head and arms. He was conscious when taken to hospital, and the bear has not been located; police and hunters are monitoring the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 01:15 PM

Address

Coordinates

36.025493, 136.518428

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