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Description
The body of a woman believed to be in her 60s was found in a forest in Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture; scratch wounds on her face suggest she may have been attacked by a bear. Reports say the woman had gone missing after going out to gather wild plants.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
The body of a woman in her 60s, who had gone missing after collecting wild plants, was found in a forest in Hachimantai City, Iwate. Authorities say scratch wounds on the body suggest she may have been attacked by a bear and are investigating.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Hachimantai 田頭, Iwate
Coordinates
39.912503, 141.096073
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