Location
Description
Encountered a bear in the parking lot while returning from shopping. My left hand was scratched, my right arm was bitten, and my side was injured. The bear then ran away.
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
Friday, September 26, 2025 at 09:00 AM
Address
Shibata 敦賀, Niigata
Coordinates
37.938820, 139.373000
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