Location
Description
On May 7, 2026, the body of a woman was found in woodland in Nishineda Terada, Hachimantai City while foraging for wild plants. The body was located about 100 meters from her car; she was carrying a bear bell but had scratch-like wounds on her face and head, suggesting a possible bear attack.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture, a woman out gathering wild plants was found dead about 100 meters from her car on May 7. Although she carried a bear bell, scratch wounds on her face and head suggest a possible bear attack. Similar springtime bear incidents have been occurring in the prefecture.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Hachimantai, Iwate
Coordinates
40.025134, 141.088461
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