News Brown Bear Shimamaki, Hokkaido Apr 25, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

In Tomari, Shimamaki Village, Hokkaido, a hunter in his 60s was attacked by a brown bear during spring management capture, suffering bleeding injuries to the head and was taken to hospital. Reports say the hunter fired and hit the bear, but the bear retaliated; his injuries are not life-threatening.

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Summary

A hunter in his 60s was attacked by a brown bear in Tomari, Shimamaki Village, Hokkaido, during spring management capture. Although he fired and hit the bear, it retaliated and he sustained bleeding head injuries and was taken to hospital; his condition is not life-threatening.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

42.605726, 140.125219

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