News Black Bear Mountain forest in Kurikoma-Moji, Kurihara City, Miyagi Oct 3, 2025
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On October 3, 2025, Harue Shimizu (75) was attacked and killed by a bear while picking mushrooms in a mountain forest in Kurikoma-Moji, Kurihara City, Miyagi. DNA from saliva on her clothing did not match the DNA of the bears subsequently trapped and euthanized near the scene.
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Summary
On October 3 a 75-year-old woman was fatally attacked by a bear in a mountain area of Kurihara City. Authorities set box traps and captured and euthanized several adult and juvenile bears nearby, but DNA from saliva on the victim's clothing did not match the captured animals; officials continue to urge caution.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, October 3, 2025
Address
Mountain forest in Kurikoma-Moji, Kurihara City, Miyagi
Coordinates
38.856394, 140.868086
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