News Brown Bear Fukushima, Hokkaido Jul 11, 2025, 07:00 PM

Description

In the early hours of July 12, a 52-year-old newspaper delivery man was attacked and killed by a brown bear in a residential area of Fukushima Town, Oshima district. The bear was later culled, and DNA from hairs on the victim's clothing matched the culled bear.

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Summary

In the early morning of July 12 in Fukushima Town (Oshima), a newspaper delivery worker was fatally attacked by a brown bear. DNA tests showed the culled bear matched hairs found on the victim's clothing, and authorities determined it was the same individual involved in a 2021 fatal attack in the town. Sightings have continued and residents remain on alert.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 07:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

41.483393, 140.251429

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