
News Black Bear Area near the scene (Higashinaruse Village), Akita Feb 24, 2026, 06:58 AM
Location
Description
At 15:58 on the 24th, near a site in Higashinaruse Village, Akita Prefecture, four people were believed to have been attacked by a bear. Gunshots were heard at the scene, and residents were reported to be shaken.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the afternoon of the 24th in Higashinaruse Village, Akita Prefecture, an incident occurred in which four people were believed to have been attacked by a bear. Gunshots rang out at the scene, leaving residents shaken by an unusual and disturbing event.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 06:58 AM
Address
Area near the scene (Higashinaruse Village), Akita
Coordinates
39.179187, 140.649077
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