News Brown Bear Higashi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido Jun 1, 2021

Description

In Higashi Ward, Sapporo, Shinichiro Ando, commuting to work, was attacked from behind by a 158-kg male brown bear and suffered severe injuries requiring a total of 140 stitches. He sustained six broken ribs and a pneumothorax, was hospitalized and rehabilitated for six months, and the bear fled when a patrol car arrived.

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Summary

In June 2021 in Higashi Ward, Sapporo, commuter Shinichiro Ando was suddenly attacked from behind by a 158-kg male brown bear, suffering bites and blunt trauma that required 140 stitches. A patrol car forced the bear to flee, but Ando endured six broken ribs, a pneumothorax, six months of hospitalization and lengthy rehabilitation. He reports over ¥1,000,000 in medical expenses and limited public support, receiving only the lightest disability rating.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Address

Coordinates

43.061771, 141.354451

Sources