Location
Description
A 56-year-old man fishing near a campsite in Okutama, Tokyo, was attacked from behind by an Asiatic black bear and sustained a deep wound to his forehead. He walked about 200 meters downstream to the campsite on his own to seek help.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Address
Okutama, Tokyo, Tokyo
Coordinates
35.809502, 139.096059
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