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Description
In Okutama (Tokyo), a Russian national in his 30s who was hiking was attacked by a bear and suffered serious injuries to his arm and head. He is believed to have encountered the bear while descending.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In Okutama, Tokyo, a Russian man in his 30s was attacked by a bear while descending from a hike, sustaining serious injuries to his arm and head. Authorities, including the Metropolitan Police, are investigating the scene.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo
Coordinates
35.809502, 139.096059
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