News 5 Black Bears Kurihara City, Miyagi Nov 3, 2025

Description

On November 3, a 75-year-old woman, Harue Shimizu, was attacked and killed by a bear while mushroom picking in the mountains of Kurihara City. Authorities set box traps and captured five bears (two adults and three cubs), but DNA from saliva on Shimizu's clothing did not match the captured animals; police searched the mountain on the 13th but found no clues.

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Summary

On November 3 in the mountains of Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture, 75-year-old Harue Shimizu was fatally attacked by a bear. Authorities trapped and captured five bears (two adults and three cubs), but DNA from saliva on the victim's clothing did not match the captured animals. Police conducted a search of the mountain on the 13th but found no leads.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

5

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, November 3, 2025

Address

Coordinates

38.730067, 141.021344

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