News Black Bear Yuwa Kayagasawa, Akita City (ditch near a rice field), Akita Oct 26, 2025, 03:00 PM

Description

On 2025-10-27, Shizuko Ikeda (81) was found face down in a ditch near a rice field in Yuwa Kayagasawa, Akita City; her body was severely injured and she was confirmed dead at the scene. Police investigation determined the injuries were caused by a bear attack.

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Summary

In 2025 Akita Prefecture experienced rising bear incidents—67 people attacked and 4 deaths that year. On October 27 an 81-year-old woman, Shizuko Ikeda, was found dead in a ditch near a rice field in Yuwa Kayagasawa, Akita City; police concluded she had been mauled by a bear. Her 86-year-old husband, Koji, who had shared 60 years with her, is left grieving and distraught at her sudden loss. While local capture and prevention efforts are ongoing, the family remains in deep sorrow.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.483266, 140.255534

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