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In Akita Prefecture, a woman who had been married for 60 years was reported killed by a bear. The article notes that in 2025 bear appearances in urban areas worsened, with 67 people attacked over a year and four fatalities.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
The article conveys the anguish of a husband whose wife of 60 years was suddenly killed by a bear in Akita Prefecture. It reports that bear incursions into urban areas intensified in 2025, with growing and serious incidents.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 03:00 PM
Address
Akita City, Akita
Coordinates
39.719256, 140.104267
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