Location
Description
A man running east-to-west on Route 197 was attacked by a bear from behind and injured. The bear then left; departure direction unknown. About 400 m to nearby facilities; about 800 m to nearby houses.
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
Official
Date & Time
Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 04:20 PM
Address
Kitaakita, Akita
Coordinates
40.198264, 140.331836
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