Location
Description
On May 20 an 85-year-old man who had gone to pick wild plants was found dead in a stream near his home. The body had injuries to the head and torso, and firefighters spotted one bear at the scene and on the home's grounds, so police believe he was likely attacked by a bear 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 01:00 AM
Address
Nishiwaga Kawashiri, Iwate
Coordinates
39.317689, 140.778656
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