
News Black Bear Miyako City, Iwate Mar 8, 2026, 02:00 AM
Location
Description
Around 11:00 on March 8, at the 5th station of the Iwagami-yama trail near Kuzakai in Miyako City, a 69-year-old male climber fell into a snow hole and was bitten on the left calf by an adult bear inside the hole. The man descended on his own and sustained minor injuries (about two weeks to recover); his female companion was not injured and they drove the bear off with trekking poles.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
While climbing Iwagami-yama, a 69-year-old man became trapped in a snow hole and was bitten on the left calf by an adult bear hiding inside. The man managed to descend on his own with minor injuries, and his companion drove the bear off with trekking poles.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 02:00 AM
Address
Miyako City, Iwate
Coordinates
39.639465, 141.946261
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