News Black Bear Gojome Town, Akita, Akita Nov 3, 2025, 09:00 AM

Description

In Gojome Town, Akita, farmer Toshiyuki Sawada (76) was attacked by a bear when he opened a rice-storage warehouse shutter; the bear clawed his right shoulder, he fell into a drainage ditch, and was attacked again, injuring his right eye. He was taken to hospital, suffered serious injuries requiring about a month and a half of recovery, and his right eye can sense light but remains impaired.

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Summary

On the morning of November 3 in Gojome Town, Akita, farmer Toshiyuki Sawada (76) was suddenly attacked by a bear that emerged from his warehouse. He sustained claw wounds to his right shoulder, fell into a drainage ditch, and was chased and injured in his right eye. He was hospitalized and survived, but suffered serious injuries requiring about six weeks of recovery and continues to experience vision problems and lasting trauma.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 09:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.943897, 140.111535

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