News Black Bear mountainous area in Tainai (Tainai City), Niigata, Niigata Mar 19, 2026, 03:00 PM
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In a mountainous area of Tainai, Niigata Prefecture, a man was apparently attacked by a bear and may have died. The man had wounds on his face.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In the mountains of Tainai, Niigata Prefecture, a man believed to have been attacked by a bear was found with facial injuries and may have died. The exact circumstances are unclear, and authorities are investigating.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
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News
Date & Time
Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
mountainous area in Tainai (Tainai City), Niigata, Niigata
Coordinates
38.051378, 139.402915
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