News Black Bear Kaminagano, Kanuma City, Tochigi Nov 23, 2025, 11:15 AM

Description

In the garden of his home in Kaminagano, Kanuma City, a 74-year-old man was attacked by a bear about 1 meter long, suffering bleeding injuries to the left side of his face and left upper body; he was taken to hospital conscious. The bear fled after the man's wife shouted, and about 10–15 minutes later the local hunters' association killed a bear believed to be the same individual.

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Summary

On the morning of the 23rd, a 74-year-old man was attacked by an approximately 1-meter bear in the garden of his home in Kaminagano, Kanuma City, sustaining injuries to his left face and upper body. His wife’s loud shouting caused the bear to flee, and local hunters later killed a bear believed to be the same animal. The man was taken to hospital and his life is not in danger.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 11:15 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.526504, 139.553460

Sources