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Description
At Sebi Onsen in Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture, employee Katsumi Sasazaki (60) was attacked by a Japanese black bear and died of hemorrhagic shock. Prefectural police believe the body was dragged out by the bear.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On October 17 at Sebi Onsen in Kitakami, employee Katsumi Sasazaki (60) was killed in an attack by a Japanese black bear. The city had already set up a crisis response headquarters and issued warnings as multiple bear-related deaths occurred this fiscal year, and the incident has shaken the local community.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, October 17, 2025
Address
Sebi Onsen (Kitakami), Iwate
Coordinates
39.238578, 140.957232
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