News Black Bear Ushikawa, Aizubange Town, Fukushima Nov 7, 2025, 06:15 PM

Description

Around 18:15 on November 7, 2025, a man in his 50s was attacked by a bear on a road in Ushikawa, Aizubange Town, Fukushima. He sustained scratches to the back of his head, head and neck, ran into a nearby house, and was taken to a hospital in Aizuwakamatsu; he was conscious and not believed to be in life-threatening condition.

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Summary

On the evening of November 7, a man in his 50s was attacked by a bear on a road in Ushikawa, Aizubange Town, suffering scratches to his head and neck. He sought refuge in a nearby house and was hospitalized but remained conscious. Authorities note that an unrelated bear attack on an man in his 80s occurred nearby on the 2nd, and police have increased patrols and warned residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 06:15 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.547898, 139.793275

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