News Black Bear Hanawa Komata, Kazuno City, Akita Nov 16, 2025, 03:25 PM

Description

Around 15:25 on November 16, 2025, an elderly woman was found lying in a rice field in Hanawa Komata, Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture, and was confirmed dead. The body had scratches and bite-like wounds on the head, face and limbs, and the prefectural police suspect a bear attack and are investigating the identity and cause of death.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the afternoon of the 16th, a man working in a field in Kazuno City discovered the body of an elderly woman. The body showed wounds on the head, face and limbs consistent with an animal attack; with frequent bear sightings reported nearby, the police suspect a bear attack and are working to identify the victim and determine the cause of death.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 03:25 PM

Address

Coordinates

40.247644, 140.796149

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