Location
Description
Encountered a bear in the mountains and fell. Sustained a contusion to the right shoulder, with dislocation and ligament damage. When the bear tried to lunge/lean over the victim’s legs, the victim resisted and the bear was driven off by the dog that had been with them.
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
Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 08:25 AM
Address
Murakami 寒川, Niigata
Coordinates
38.448860, 139.497900
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