News Black Bear Yurihonjō, Akita May 4, 2026, 11:15 PM

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.

Summary

On the morning of May 5, in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, a 48-year-old man patrolling rice fields was attacked by a bear about 1 meter long and suffered injuries to his face and right arm. He was airlifted to hospital, and police are urging caution in the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:15 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.313983, 140.114362

Sources