News Brown Bear Shimamaki Nagatoyomachi, Hokkaido Apr 26, 2026, 08:00 AM

Description

In Shimamaki Village, Hokkaido, around 17:00 on April 26, a man in his 60s participating in spring management capture was attacked by a bear and sustained injuries to his head and face. The attack occurred when the bear, which had been shot and tumbled down, attacked him; the bear was subsequently dispatched by other hunters and the man is not in life-threatening condition.

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Summary

In western Hokkaido's Shimamaki Village, a man in his 60s taking part in spring management capture was attacked by a bear on the evening of April 26, suffering injuries to his head and face. The bear, which had been shot and tumbled down, attacked and was then dispatched by other hunters; the man is reported to be out of life-threatening danger. This is the first bear-related human injury reported in Hokkaido in 2026.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 08:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

42.700635, 140.061394

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