News Black Bear Hanawa Kamitounashi, Kazuno City, Akita Nov 10, 2025, 12:50 PM

Description

At around 12:50 on November 10, 2025, an 88-year-old man was attacked by a bear that emerged from bushes on a road in Hanawa Kamitounashi, Kazuno City, sustaining scratches to his head and thigh. He escaped to a nearby house and sought help, was able to speak, and was transported to a hospital in the city; bears were reported again near the scene afterward.

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Summary

In the Hanawa neighborhood of Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture, an 88-year-old man was attacked by a bear on the afternoon of November 10, suffering scratches to his head and thigh. He fled to a nearby house and was taken to hospital in a condition able to speak. The site, near Kazuno High School, saw another bear sighting about two hours later, and police have stepped up patrols and warned residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM

Address

Coordinates

40.180440, 140.795106

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