News Black Bear Kawatsura (Kawatsura-machi), Yuzawa City, Akita Nov 1, 2025, 03:00 PM

Description

On 2025-11-02, a woman in her 70s (K) was attacked by a bear while foraging in the mountains of Kawatsura, Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. She had entered the nearby woods alone during the daytime, carrying a hat, whistle, radio, and drinks.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

Amid a surge of Asiatic black bear appearances across Tohoku, a woman in her 70s living in Kawatsura, Yuzawa City, was attacked while foraging for wild plants. The incident occurred at a familiar nearby spot a few hundred meters from her home; she had been carrying her usual hat, whistle, radio, and drinks. The case underscores renewed concern about bears lingering near settlements as they become more active after hibernation.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.153338, 140.572278

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