News Black Bear Yurihonjō Taniyamakoji, Akita May 4, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

On May 5 in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, a 48-year-old man was attacked by a bear about 1 meter long while in a rice field; he suffered injuries to his face and arm and was taken to hospital. Authorities are patrolling the area, marking this the first human injury in the prefecture this year.

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Summary

On the 5th, a 48-year-old man was attacked by an approximately 1-meter bear in a rice field in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, suffering injuries to his face and arm and being taken to hospital. The prefecture has stepped up warnings around the area as this is the first human injury this year.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.386259, 140.050804

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