News Black Bear Liyama, Yonezawa City (near Suwa Shrine), Yamagata Nov 11, 2025, 05:10 AM
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At about 05:10 on November 11, 2025, a 75-year-old man walking in Liyama, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, was attacked by a bear that emerged from nearby brush; he suffered scratches to his face and shoulder, returned home on his own and was taken to hospital. His life is not in danger, and the bear reportedly fled toward the southeast mountains.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In the early morning of the 11th, a 75-year-old man walking near Suwa Shrine in Liyama, Yonezawa City, was suddenly attacked by a bear about 80 cm long that emerged from brush, sustaining injuries to his face and shoulder. He returned home, called authorities and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Police have warned local residents to be cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 05:10 AM
Address
Liyama, Yonezawa City (near Suwa Shrine), Yamagata
Coordinates
37.797910, 140.146299
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