Location
Description
In the Mitsumata area (near Kaikake Onsen), a man who was fishing in the Kiyotsu River encountered a bear and had his arm and face scratched. His injuries are not life-threatening.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 06:00 AM
Address
Yuzawa, Niigata
Coordinates
36.868740, 138.772900
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