News Black Bear Farmland area in Higashinaruse Village (near the site where people were doing farm work), Akita Mar 24, 2026, 06:58 AM
Location
Description
On the afternoon of the 24th in Higashinaruse Village, Akita Prefecture, residents working on farmland were attacked by a bear; reports say three people were injured. The site is believed to be farmland in Higashinaruse Village, and gunshots were reported to have sounded in the area.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the afternoon of the 24th, a bear attacked people working on farmland near Higashinaruse Village in Akita Prefecture; reports say three people were injured. Among the victims were local council members, and gunshots were heard near the scene, heightening concern among residents.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 06:58 AM
Address
Farmland area in Higashinaruse Village (near the site where people were doing farm work), Akita
Coordinates
39.179187, 140.649077
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