Location
Description
On a forest road in Okutama-machi Sakae, a man in his 30s from Russia who was hiking alone on Mt. Mutsuoishi was attacked by a bear and suffered serious bleeding injuries to his face and arms. He was airlifted by doctor helicopter by emergency crews and is not believed to be in life-threatening condition; the bear is thought to be an adult and has not yet been found.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
Around midday on the 17th, a man in his 30s from Russia was attacked by a bear on a forest road near Mt. Mutsuoishi in Okutama, Tokyo, suffering serious injuries. He was airlifted by a doctor helicopter and is not in life-threatening condition. Police and hunters are searching, and the town has stepped up warnings and vigilance in the area.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 05:00 AM
Address
Tokyo Sakai, Tokyo
Coordinates
35.804680, 139.056459
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