Location
Description
At around 06:30 on May 17, 2026, a 78-year-old man picking wild plants near the left bank of the Teshio River in Tayori-cho, Shibetsu City, encountered one brown bear. When the man backed away and the bear leaned over him, he punched the bear in the nose, after which the bear retreated into the brush; the man was uninjured. Police increased patrols and warned local residents.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of the 17th, a 78-year-old man picking wild plants near the Teshio River in Tayori-cho, Shibetsu City, encountered a brown bear. When the bear leaned over him, the man punched it in the nose and the bear retreated; the man was unharmed and police stepped up local patrols.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 09:30 PM
Address
Shibetsu, Hokkaido
Coordinates
44.244062, 142.388315
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