News Black Bear Nishiwaga Kotsunagizawa, Iwate May 20, 2026, 12:55 AM
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Description
An elderly man believed to be an 85-year-old who had gone out to gather wild vegetables was found dead in a stream in Kotonasezawa (Kotsunagisawa), Nishiwaga Town, Iwate Prefecture on the morning of May 20. The body showed severe injuries, including scratches and torn clothing on the head and upper body, and a single bear was spotted near the scene, so police suspect a bear attack and are investigating.
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
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Address
Nishiwaga Kotsunagizawa, Iwate
Coordinates
39.299260, 140.759191
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