Location
Description
While riding a bicycle and walking a dog, a mother bear with cubs appeared from the rice fields. I got off the bicycle and used the bike as a shield, but the bear charged the bicycle. I fell and was attacked.
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
Official
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Address
Nishiwaga Sawauchi-Shinmachi, Iwate
Coordinates
39.393411, 140.759942
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