News Black Bear Sakata 字下瀬, Yamagata May 6, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

A man's body was found in a forest in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture; it is believed the death may have been caused by a bear.

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

Summary

A man's body was discovered in a forest in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, and it has been reported that the death may have been caused by a bear. Police and related agencies are investigating the details.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.914781, 139.836644

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