Location
Description
In a paddy field in Higashiyuri, Yurihonjo City, a man in his 40s was attacked by a bear while inspecting the fields and sustained injuries to his face and right arm. He ran to a nearby house/pharmacy for help and was airlifted to hospital by doctor helicopter; reports say he was conscious and able to speak.
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
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Address
Yurihonjō, Akita
Coordinates
39.312865, 140.276041
Sources
https://www.47news.jp/14257208.html https://news.ntv.co.jp/n/abs/category/society/abf9443ad91ac4... https://www.sakigake.jp/news/article/20260221AK0017/ https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/society/f7e98b517ea04f3ba0ff... https://www.sakigake.jp/news/article/20260511AK0025/ https://www.sakigake.jp/news/article/20260511AK0013/ https://www.sakigake.jp/news/article/20260511AK0008/ https://www.sakigake.jp/news/article/20260511AK0005/ https://www.sakigake.jp/news/article/20260511AK0006/
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