Location
Description
On 2026-05-05 at around 08:15, a 48-year-old man patrolling rice fields in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, was attacked by a single bear and sustained injuries to his face and right arm. He was airlifted by a doctor helicopter to a hospital in Akita City and was conscious and able to speak during transport; the bear is believed to be an adult about 1 meter long.
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
News
Date & Time
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Address
Yurihonjō, Akita
Coordinates
39.313983, 140.114362
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