News Black Bear Numata Higashikurauchimachi, Gunma Oct 7, 2025, 10:30 AM

Description

In Numata City, a 69-year-old security guard was attacked and injured by a black bear around 19:30 on October 7, 2025, in a supermarket parking lot. The bear reportedly appeared from about five meters away.

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Summary

As bears become active after hibernation and sightings and incidents increase in Gunma Prefecture, a 69-year-old security guard in Numata City was attacked twice in the city, suffering injuries. The first attack occurred around 19:30 on October 7, 2025, when a black bear approached from about five meters in a supermarket parking lot. The prefectural authorities are urging measures to avoid encounters.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.646154, 139.044170

Sources