News Black Bear Kami-Uguno Nakamichi, Daisen City, Akita Nov 4, 2025, 09:00 AM

Description

On the morning of November 4, 2025, a 72-year-old man in the yard of his home in Kami-Uguno Nakamichi, Daisen City, Akita Prefecture was attacked from behind by a single bear about 1.3 m long and had his right thigh scratched. The man received treatment at a hospital in Semboku City and reported the incident to the municipal office the next day. The bear left the scene after the attack.

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Summary

In Daisen City, a 72-year-old man was injured after a roughly 1.3-meter bear charged at him from behind as he exited a shed on his property. He was treated at a hospital and the bear left the scene. The area nearby has chestnut trees, and human injuries from bears have been rising in Akita Prefecture this year.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 09:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.565101, 140.559313

Sources