News Black Bear Yurihonjō Taniyamakoji, Akita May 5, 2026

Description

On the morning of May 5, 2026, a man in his 40s performing rice-field patrols in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, was attacked by a bear and injured. Prefectural and city authorities issued a bear-sighting warning and urged residents to be cautious.

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Summary

On the morning of the 5th, a man in his 40s patrolling rice fields in Yurihonjo City was attacked and injured by a bear, marking Akita Prefecture's first human injury from a bear this year. Local authorities issued a sighting warning and urged nearby residents to stay alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Address

Coordinates

39.386259, 140.050804

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