News Black Bear Tainai City, Niigata Nov 25, 2025

Description

On November 25, a man was found dead in the Iide mountain range in Tainai City, Niigata Prefecture. The body had scratches on the face and one bear was found nearby, so police suspect a possible attack and are verifying the identity, possibly that of 55-year-old company employee Yasushi Sato who entered the mountain alone on the 23rd.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

A man who entered the Iide mountain range alone on the 23rd was found dead in the mountains on the 25th. The body had scratches on the face and one bear was seen nearby, and police are investigating the circumstances and identity while considering the possibility of a bear attack.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Address

Coordinates

38.059717, 139.410337

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