Location
Description
Around noon on the 17th, a Russian man in his 30s was attacked by a bear near the end of the Konakazawa forest road in Okutama (border area) and sustained injuries to his arm and face; he was airlifted by Tokyo Fire Department helicopter to a hospital. He was conscious and is believed to have serious injuries; he was not carrying bear-deterrent devices such as a bell, and the town has set capture cages and urged people to avoid nearby trails.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
Around noon on the 17th, a Russian man in his 30s was attacked by a bear near the end of the Konakazawa forest road in Okutama, sustaining injuries to his arm and face. He was airlifted to hospital and is believed to be seriously injured; he was not carrying bear-deterrent devices, and the town has set traps and warned hikers to avoid the area.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 03:00 AM
Address
Tokyo Sakai, Tokyo
Coordinates
35.804680, 139.056459
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