News Black Bear Hachimantai 田頭, Iwate May 6, 2026, 11:00 PM

Description

In Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture, a woman in her 60s who went out to pick wild plants was reported missing from May 6; during a search, her body was found in the mountains of the city on the morning of May 7 at around 8:00. The body showed signs of an animal attack, and police are investigating the cause of death, considering the possibility that she was attacked by a bear.

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Summary

In Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture, a woman in her 60s who went to pick wild plants was reported missing on May 6 and found dead in the mountains on the morning of May 7. The body bore signs of an animal attack, and police are rushing to determine the cause of death while considering the possibility of a bear attack.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.912503, 141.096073

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