News Black Bear Sanbagawa, Fujioka City, Gunma Nov 15, 2025, 09:25 AM

Description

Around 09:25 on November 15, 2025, a 60-year-old man hunting in a forested area of Sanbagawa, Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture was attacked by an adult bear. He suffered injuries to his head and left arm and was unconscious when transported; a hunting companion fired a shot but the bear escaped and is believed to be an adult weighing about 100 kg.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the morning of the opening day of the hunting season, a 60-year-old man was severely injured after being attacked by an adult bear in a forest in Sanbagawa, Fujioka City. A companion fired a hunting rifle but the bear fled, and police continue to patrol the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 09:25 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.165508, 139.005985

Sources