News Black Bear Yuwa Kayagasawa, Akita City, Akita Oct 27, 2025
Location
Description
On the morning of October 27, 2025, near rice fields in Yuwa Kayagasawa, Akita City, 81-year-old Shizuko Ikeda was attacked by an Asian black bear; police reported she died from blood loss associated with multiple traumatic injuries. Although a box trap was set in the area, the bear responsible has not yet been captured or removed.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In the small hamlet of Yuwa Kayagasawa, Akita City, an 81-year-old woman was killed by an Asian black bear on the morning of October 27, 2025. Her husband lamented that she worked alone, and although authorities set a box trap in the area, the bear has not been captured, leaving residents worried about possible further appearances in spring.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, October 27, 2025
Address
Yuwa Kayagasawa, Akita City, Akita
Coordinates
39.483266, 140.255534
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