News Black Bear Numata City, Gunma Dec 29, 2025
Location
Description
A man was injured when a bear attacked him at the entrance of a private home in Numata City, Gunma Prefecture. He was temporarily unable to go outside and has been suffering nightmares and psychological trauma. No fatalities were reported.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In 2025 bear sightings surged nationwide and human injuries in Gunma Prefecture reached a record high. In Numata City, a man was injured when a bear attacked him at a home's entrance, and the victim and his family continue to suffer anxiety and fear.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, December 29, 2025
Address
Numata City, Gunma
Coordinates
36.646154, 139.044170
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Comments (1)
玄関先で襲われるってよほど距離が近かったんだろう。12月末にこんなことが起きるのか。
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