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Description
A man descending Mount Rausu in Shari Town was attacked and killed by a brown bear. On the 20th, authorities investigated the scene and found four personal items believed to belong to the man, including a smartphone and sunglasses.
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Summary
A man descending Mount Rausu in Shari Town was fatally attacked by a brown bear. On the 20th, local authorities and the Shiretoko Foundation surveyed the scene, recovered four personal items believed to belong to the victim (including a smartphone and sunglasses), and examined the bear's behavior.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 03:00 PM
Address
Shari Town, Hokkaido
Coordinates
43.911476, 144.670765
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