News Black Bear Hatacho, Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture, Shimane Dec 5, 2025, 08:00 AM

Description

In Hatacho, Masuda City, a man in his 70s was attacked by a bear and sustained injuries to his face and hands. Prefectural and municipal authorities, the prefectural police and hunting association members patrolled the area and searched with drones but did not find the bear; nine students at Masago Elementary School were escorted to and from school by their parents.

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Summary

On December 5 in Hatacho, Masuda City, a man in his 70s was attacked by a bear and suffered injuries to his face and hands. Prefectural and municipal authorities, the prefectural police and hunting association members conducted searches including drone patrols but did not locate the bear. Nearby Masago Elementary School had nine students escorted by parents and police remained on guard as local anxiety grew.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 08:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

34.632260, 131.946928

Sources